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GOV 73W

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,834 mi
Last recorded78,834 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOV 73W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,834 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr 103 osr 164 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 78,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr 103 osr 164 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,148 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 78,147 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,051 miles

underside has been wax protected making inspection difficult

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,650 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 75,650 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 74,291 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 73,711 miles

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 73W is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 73W, 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 GOV 73W registered?

GOV 73W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 3 September 1980.

Is GOV 73W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOV 73W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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