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HOF 175W

1980 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,168 mi
Last recorded13,168 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOF 175W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 13,168 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 9,927 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 5,415 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 5,386 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,080 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 99,080 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,065 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 99,058 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 98,929 miles

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

low tread on n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2012 98,929 miles

low tread on n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 98,759 miles

low tread on rear tyres

Pass 3 Jun 2010 98,752 miles

low tread on alltyres

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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HOF 175W is a 1980 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,985 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HOF 175W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HOF 175W registered?

HOF 175W is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 21 November 1980.

Is HOF 175W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOF 175W shows 12 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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