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HGV 611V

1980 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,827 mi
Last recorded30,827 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGV 611V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,827 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 30,827 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 30,729 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 30,729 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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HGV 611V is a 1980 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HGV 611V, 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 HGV 611V registered?

HGV 611V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 10 February 1980.

Is HGV 611V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGV 611V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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