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MGB 814V

1980 MG Mgbgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,662 mi
Last recorded82,662 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Mgbgt79,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 814V
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 82,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,492 miles

slight corrosions on under body

Pass 11 May 2017 81,176 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,038 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,689 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,162 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,790 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2010 79,595 miles

battery tray corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2010 79,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

battery tray corroded

n/s/r rebound strap snapped

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,961 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 78,955 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside floor corred front

rear axle rebound straps snapped

Pass 26 Mar 2008 78,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 76,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 74,677 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 74,656 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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MGB 814V is a 1980 MG Mgbgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 79,269 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGB 814V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 46 years old, this MG Mgbgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MGB 814V registered?

MGB 814V is a 1980 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 16 October 1980.

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The MOT history for MGB 814V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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