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MGB 46V

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,939 mi
Last recorded86,939 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 46V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 86,939 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 86,918 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 86,881 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,835 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 86,709 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 86,172 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 85,584 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 84,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 82,847 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 81,621 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,810 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 80,131 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

This vehicle is heavily indersealed

Water pump pulley loose

Fail 2 Jul 2008 80,129 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 80,037 miles

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

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Battery box starting to rott

Handbrake pulls up high

Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,794 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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MGB 46V is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGB 46V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MGB 46V registered?

MGB 46V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 7 March 1980.

Is MGB 46V safe to buy?

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