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SYB 176W

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,242 mi
Last recorded85,242 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYB 176W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,242 miles

advanced corrosion in front wings

Fail 3 Oct 2011 76,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,424 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,397 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 68,397 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 59,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,217 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,416 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 51,416 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,341 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,296 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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SYB 176W is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SYB 176W, 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 SYB 176W registered?

SYB 176W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 4 September 1980.

Is SYB 176W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYB 176W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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