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RMJ 768W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,782 mi
Last recorded90,782 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMJ 768W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 90,782 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,752 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded (outside prescribed area) .

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf springs rusty .

Slight lift nearside front king pin .

Under body heavily undersealed.

Fail 22 Aug 2019 90,745 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded (outside prescribed area) .

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf springs rusty .

Slight lift nearside front king pin .

Under body heavily undersealed.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill corroded (outside prescribed area)

clutch hydraulic leaking fluid

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Aug 2017 90,670 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2017 90,670 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing upper trunion pin (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front tyre perished at side wall

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,587 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,486 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,320 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,028 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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RMJ 768W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RMJ 768W, 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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RMJ 768W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 18 September 1980.

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