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FDP 66V

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,220 mi
Last recorded64,220 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDP 66V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 64,220 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold joint and central section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 62,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold joint and central section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,408 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 61,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,061 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,439 miles

slight underbody corrsion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,310 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 55,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

indicators bit dim poss bad earth

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,990 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,850 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight underbody corrsion

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,213 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2009 48,793 miles

park brake travel high

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear foot brake slightly lower effort

offside washer jet weak

Pass 23 Aug 2008 48,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,245 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 48,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,761 miles

Front sills outside prescribed areas very rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2006 46,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

1/. Both front trunnions have slight play †2/. Offside and nearside front outer sills very corroded( outside prescribed areas)

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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FDP 66V is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FDP 66V, 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.

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What year was FDP 66V registered?

FDP 66V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 19 May 1980.

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