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PYC 450V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,396 mi
Last recorded90,396 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYC 450V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 90,396 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,518 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,697 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,624 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,590 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 88,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 88,455 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 87,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 86,239 miles

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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PYC 450V is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PYC 450V, 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

How do I check the history of PYC 450V?

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What year was PYC 450V registered?

PYC 450V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is PYC 450V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYC 450V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PYC 450V have outstanding finance?

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