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LGS 334V

1980 MG B Roadster

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,300 mi
Last recorded2,300 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B Roadster36,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGS 334V
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 2,300 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 2,300 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 1,852 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 1,489 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 1,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 1,288 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 1,149 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 562 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 567 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 163 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 98,419 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4 tyres cracking between treads

fuel cap seal hard & cracking

o/s handbrake poor compared to n/s

Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,205 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,701 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 94,731 miles

slight movement top front suspension joints

Fail 22 Oct 2008 94,729 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight movement top front suspension joints

Pass 25 Oct 2007 94,546 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 94,075 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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LGS 334V is a 1980 MG B Roadster in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 36,491 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LGS 334V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LGS 334V registered?

LGS 334V is a 1980 MG B Roadster, first registered on 28 January 1980.

Is LGS 334V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGS 334V shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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