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TOO 557W

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,345 mi
Last recorded95,345 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOO 557W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,345 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 95,090 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 95,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 94,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 94,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 94,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 93,933 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 93,928 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2017 93,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 May 2017 93,665 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres slightly perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 92,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front offside suspension bumpstop missing.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 91,343 miles

offside mirror cracked

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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TOO 557W is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TOO 557W, 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 TOO 557W registered?

TOO 557W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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