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ENL 220W

1980 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

50,020 mi
Last recorded50,020 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENL 220W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 50,020 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 50,020 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,005 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 50,003 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished on tread

Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished & cracked but not down to cords.

Oil leak.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,793 miles

Centre exhaust mounting splitting.

Offside rear tyre has surface cracks.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 49,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Observe surface cracks in offside rear tyre tread.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,754 miles

Observe surface cracks in offside rear tyre tread.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 49,541 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,265 miles

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

both front & offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2012 49,265 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front & offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 May 2011 49,233 miles

offside front tyre sidewall perished & cracked #

Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,233 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall perished & cracked #

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,964 miles

oil leak nearside rear hub

Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak nearside rear hub

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,834 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2009 41,823 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2007 41,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet sound proofing insecure

engine oil leak

front registration plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2007 41,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet sound proofing insecure

engine oil leak

front registration plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,612 miles

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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ENL 220W is a 1980 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ENL 220W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ENL 220W?

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What year was ENL 220W registered?

ENL 220W is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 19 September 1980.

Is ENL 220W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENL 220W shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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