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GOV 647W

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,442 mi
Last recorded81,442 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOV 647W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 May 2013 81,442 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 81,442 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 81,355 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 81,137 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,881 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 80,735 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 80,735 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 80,660 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 80,660 miles

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

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

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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GOV 647W is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc 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 GOV 647W, 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 GOV 647W?

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What year was GOV 647W registered?

GOV 647W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 24 September 1980.

Is GOV 647W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOV 647W 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.

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