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RAY 484W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,703 mi
Last recorded74,703 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 484W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,703 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,695 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,686 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,194 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,103 miles

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

offside front tyre nearing limit (outer tread worn).

oil leak from engine area

rear differential damp

Fail 8 Jul 2013 73,064 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear differential damp

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

offside front tyre nearing limit (outer tread worn).

oil leak from engine area

Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,382 miles

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

nearside rear anti-roll bar bush poor

offside front floor corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,590 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,955 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 69,609 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 69,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise anti-roll bar bush near-side rear

advise off-side rear lamp lens fade

Pass 14 Jun 2007 68,635 miles

nearside outersill slight corosion

Pass 19 Jun 2006 66,564 miles

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

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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RAY 484W is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RAY 484W, 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 RAY 484W registered?

RAY 484W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is RAY 484W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAY 484W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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