MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,510 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
diff noisey in operation
wear in front offside king pin further attention advised
wear in nearside king pin
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
diff noisey in operation
wear in front offside king pin further attention advised
wear in nearside king pin
Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
wear in offside front king pin
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
nearside front top and bottom king pin joints worn
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside front top and bottom king pin joints worn
slight play/lift in the o/s front lower trunion
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
o/s and n/s rear check straps deteriorated,o/s front inner steering rack joint is showing signs of wear
slight amount of free play in the o/s and n/s front king pin roller bearings
o/s steering rack is showing signs of wear
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MGW 498W is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MGW 498W, 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 MGW 498W registered?
MGW 498W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 3 December 1980.
Is MGW 498W safe to buy?
The MOT history for MGW 498W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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