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BJA 432K

1980 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,377 mi
Last recorded31,377 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 432K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 31,377 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,303 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 31,302 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering output shaft (2.2.A.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipes leaking at carbs (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,309 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,176 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 29,142 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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BJA 432K is a 1980 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,985 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJA 432K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJA 432K registered?

BJA 432K is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 3 March 1980.

Is BJA 432K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJA 432K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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