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MBM 300V

1980 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,955 mi
Last recorded77,955 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBM 300V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,830 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 74,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,736 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 74,437 miles

diff has slight oil leak

nearside rear brake backing plate evidence of a leak brakes working fine

slight oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 73,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 73,880 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,395 miles

differential has oil leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers seat packed underneath with sponge, difficult to get forward and aft movement

nearside rear brake backplate evidence of oil leak, brake performance not affected

offside washer jet intermittant

Pass 16 May 2012 73,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak to rear diff

rear exhaust support bobbin starting to seperate

n/s/f sun visor not fitted

oil leak to n/s/r brake backplate

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,187 miles

rear wheels are slighty binding

small oil leak from rear axle seal

Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,665 miles

nearside rear brake back plate contaminated with oil

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside screen wash inop

Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,592 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 70,172 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 69,756 miles

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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MBM 300V is a 1980 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBM 300V, 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

How do I check the history of MBM 300V?

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What year was MBM 300V registered?

MBM 300V is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is MBM 300V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBM 300V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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