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FCY 529W

1980 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,965 mi
Last recorded91,965 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCY 529W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,965 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 90,723 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,443 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,422 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,754 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,406 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,030 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 82,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,961 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 81,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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FCY 529W is a 1980 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FCY 529W, 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 FCY 529W?

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What year was FCY 529W registered?

FCY 529W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is FCY 529W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCY 529W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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