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EOE 161V

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,714 mi
Last recorded53,714 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 161V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,714 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,426 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 53,386 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,319 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 53,230 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 53,214 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 52,696 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2007 52,696 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,115 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 49,451 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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EOE 161V is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EOE 161V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EOE 161V registered?

EOE 161V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is EOE 161V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOE 161V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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