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LDV 290W

1980 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,336 mi
Last recorded62,336 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 290W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,336 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,204 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,815 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,432 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 61,431 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,420 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 61,420 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,635 miles

Corrosion O/S chassis rail

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2010 60,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion O/S chassis rail

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2009 59,882 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,040 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,194 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 57,194 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 54,360 miles

n/s wiper blade rubber split.n/s/r foot brake slow to operate

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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LDV 290W is a 1980 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LDV 290W, 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.

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What year was LDV 290W registered?

LDV 290W is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 August 1980.

Is LDV 290W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDV 290W shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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