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EOE 285V

1980 MG Mgb

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,681 mi
Last recorded20,681 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 285V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,681 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 20,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 20,347 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 20,091 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 20,091 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,027 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,230 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 18,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 16,719 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 16,285 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,809 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,939 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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EOE 285V is a 1980 MG Mgb in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOE 285V, 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

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What year was EOE 285V registered?

EOE 285V is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 March 1980.

Is EOE 285V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOE 285V shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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