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PYB 9V

1980 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

9,083 mi
Last recorded9,083 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYB 9V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 9,083 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 8,819 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 8,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 8,522 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 8,229 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 7,905 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 7,195 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 6,790 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 6,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 5,908 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 5,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 4,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 3,487 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 3,086 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 3,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 2,575 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 558 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 98,908 miles

N/S/F and both rear tyres perished

Slight O/S/F brake bind

Fail 17 Oct 2008 98,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

wiper blades splitting + both rear and n/s/f tyre walls perishing + slight brake bind on o/s/f

Pass 11 Oct 2007 96,283 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 93,284 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 93,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 91,269 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 91,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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PYB 9V is a 1980 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYB 9V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYB 9V registered?

PYB 9V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is PYB 9V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYB 9V shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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