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SYB 765W

1980 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,298 mi
Last recorded63,298 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYB 765W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,298 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,144 miles

REAR TYRES PERRISHED

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear axle straps split

Rear tyres perrished / splitting side walls

Steering system slightly rough and play in steering rack (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 63,005 miles

Emissions not tested will not idle (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear axle straps split

Rear tyres perrished / splitting side walls

Steering system slightly rough and play in steering rack (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,869 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perrished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle check straps poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 62,824 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,776 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,447 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,017 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 62,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,879 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 61,807 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,664 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 96,311 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 61,230 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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 765W is a 1980 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 765W, 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 765W registered?

SYB 765W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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