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RMA 76V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,593 mi
Last recorded94,593 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 76V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 94,593 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 92,856 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,045 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,692 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,633 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 87,555 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,014 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 85,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt *** Borderline major fault *** (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside operation slightly deteriorated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,391 miles

Nearside front brake hose slightly perished

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content borderline excessive, the reading fluctuates in and out of the upper limit

Hazard warning switch intermittently faulty

Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,948 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,031 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 76,031 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,786 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,454 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,277 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,096 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 70,088 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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RMA 76V is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RMA 76V, 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 RMA 76V registered?

RMA 76V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 11 January 1980.

Is RMA 76V safe to buy?

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