MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,204 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
emgine oil leaks
gearbox oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
emgine oil leaks
gearbox oil leak
main beam tell tale not working
rear shock absorber bolts short
slight play in nearside king pin and wheel bearing
steering rack bolt loose
steering rack fouling on antiroll bar when vehicle jacked up on full lock
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FOM 55V is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 FOM 55V, 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 FOM 55V?
You can check the full history of FOM 55V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FOM 55V registered?
FOM 55V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 12 June 1980.
Is FOM 55V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FOM 55V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FOM 55V have outstanding finance?
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