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FER 265W

1980 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,893 mi
Last recorded68,893 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFER 265W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 68,893 miles

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

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

nearside track rod end rubber boot fouling on inside of wheel rim

Fail 3 May 2013 68,889 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside track rod end rubber boot fouling on inside of wheel rim

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,729 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside track rod end rubber boot slightly split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,942 miles

o/s centre rear floor strengther corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 64,937 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s centre rear floor strengther corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,120 miles

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

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

nearside king pin has slight lift in the upper joimt

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,982 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 60,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,166 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,850 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 59,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2008 59,679 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F INNER WING HOLED AND CORRODED BOTH SILLS (REARWARD SECTION) APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED WITH FILLER. THESE REPAIRS ARE WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA OF SEAT BELTS AND FORM OF PREVIOUS REPAIR CANNOT BEEN CONFIRMED USEING MOT TEST TOOLS.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,264 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 59,264 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,387 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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FER 265W is a 1980 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 FER 265W, 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.

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What year was FER 265W registered?

FER 265W is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 September 1980.

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