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RDH 976W

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,185 mi
Last recorded80,185 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDH 976W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 80,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 79,287 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 78,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,911 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch/Sill Corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 76,895 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 76,895 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 75,702 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,388 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 73,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,465 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,245 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,104 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,927 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,291 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,717 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,005 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,387 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 68,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,637 miles

slight wear steering rack

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,789 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 65,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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RDH 976W is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RDH 976W, 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 RDH 976W?

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What year was RDH 976W registered?

RDH 976W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is RDH 976W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDH 976W shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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