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RLA 426W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,906 mi
Last recorded97,906 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLA 426W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 97,906 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 97,882 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 97,858 miles

corrosion to offside front and nearside front floor pans

emmisions flucuate

front and rear tyres perished

hazard lights operation poor

imbalance between front brakes

nearside rack gaitor perished

offside wiper poor

offsuide front and nearside front brake pipes rusty

reverse lights inoperative

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2011 97,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to offside front and nearside front floor pans

front and rear tyres perished

hazard lights operation poor

imbalance between front brakes

nearside rack gaitor perished

offside wiper poor

offsuide front and nearside front brake pipes rusty

reverse lights inoperative

windscreen damaged

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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RLA 426W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RLA 426W, 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.

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What year was RLA 426W registered?

RLA 426W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 21 November 1980.

Is RLA 426W safe to buy?

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