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REA 686W

1980 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,180 mi
Last recorded66,180 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREA 686W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 66,180 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Feb 2024 63,903 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 63,881 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 62,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,411 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,407 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,400 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,380 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 62,286 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,256 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 62,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,112 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 61,777 miles

Battery insecure

off side of steering rack has slight free movment

Fail 13 Jun 2007 61,765 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 61,737 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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REA 686W is a 1980 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 REA 686W, 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 REA 686W registered?

REA 686W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is REA 686W safe to buy?

The MOT history for REA 686W shows 15 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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