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TLG 2V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,928 mi
Last recorded94,928 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLG 2V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,928 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 94,377 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,436 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 93,436 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,343 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,209 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 93,203 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,790 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 92,208 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

adjust washers

rear leaf springs worn

slight lift in o/s top and lower joints

Fail 21 May 2009 92,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

adjust washers

rear leaf springs worn

slight lift in o/s top and lower joints

Pass 7 May 2008 91,629 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2007 90,360 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

advise o/s/r service brake,lazy

advise play in o/s rack arm

advise rear service brake balance

Fail 17 May 2006 89,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r fog lamp in/op

Pass 17 May 2006 89,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r fog lamp in/op

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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TLG 2V is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TLG 2V, 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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TLG 2V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 3 April 1980.

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