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GOE 320W

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,994 mi
Last recorded75,994 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 320W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 75,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,814 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 75,808 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

ns+os jacking points corroded

Fail 2 May 2008 75,807 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

ns+os jacking points corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2007 75,729 miles

surface corrosion becoming established under vehicle

Fail 18 Apr 2007 75,729 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

surface corrosion becoming established under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2006 75,670 miles

slight lift in both kingpins surface corrosion on suspension components

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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GOE 320W is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GOE 320W, 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

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What year was GOE 320W registered?

GOE 320W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is GOE 320W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOE 320W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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