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TLG 52V

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,819 mi
Last recorded56,819 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLG 52V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,819 miles

areas of under body /chassis corrodid near to legal limit within seatbelt and suspension moun ting prescribed areas

hand brake travel high /stiff in operation

some play at steering rack ball ends

Fail 12 Aug 2011 56,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

other seat belt and suspension mounting prescribed areas corrodid near to legal limit

some play at steering rack ball ends

Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,442 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 54,379 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight movement on runners on nearside front seat

Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,385 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,215 miles

front brake imbalance

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2008

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front chassis holed and corroded

n/s front wheel bearing sounds noisy when spun, does not feel rough when rotated

o/s front floor to sill holed and corroded

o/s rear leaf spring mount prescribed area corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,507 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,370 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 26,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 52V is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TLG 52V, 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 52V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 23 April 1980.

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