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MDT 195W

1980 MG B Roadster

Bronze Petrol 1987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,001 mi
Last recorded13,001 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B Roadster36,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDT 195W
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1980
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 13,001 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 11,636 miles

Front both lower suspension arms inner bushes badly cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 11,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front both lower suspension arms inner bushes badly cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 10,899 miles

Offside Front brake binding on slightly.

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 10,254 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner bushes split but no movement in arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 9,720 miles

Front both lower arm rubber bushes starting to crack

Offside Front brakes very slightly binding

Fail 15 Mar 2016 9,707 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking at brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brakes very slightly binding

Front both lower arm rubber bushes starting to crack

Pass 24 Mar 2015 8,295 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 6,671 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 2,670 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 2,504 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,619 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2010 94,897 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,309 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 89,550 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 89,336 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 89,015 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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MDT 195W is a 1980 MG B Roadster in Bronze with a 1,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MDT 195W, 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 MDT 195W registered?

MDT 195W is a 1980 MG B Roadster, first registered on 15 October 1980.

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The MOT history for MDT 195W shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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