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EOL 726V

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,369 mi
Last recorded95,369 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOL 726V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 95,369 miles

Emissions close to limit

Nearside Rear body panel corroded

Vehicle under-body/structure covered in under-seal

Fail 17 Nov 2023 95,368 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions close to limit

Nearside Rear body panel corroded

Vehicle under-body/structure covered in under-seal

Pass 22 May 2019 95,358 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 95,239 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 95,153 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 95,143 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2016 95,107 miles

Nearside hand brake poor

Pass 15 May 2015 94,750 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,208 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 92,208 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 89,076 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 89,067 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,492 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 82,469 miles

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

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,347 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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EOL 726V is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EOL 726V, 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

How do I check the history of EOL 726V?

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What year was EOL 726V registered?

EOL 726V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 17 April 1980.

Is EOL 726V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOL 726V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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