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MGW 498W

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,510 mi
Last recorded64,510 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGW 498W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,522 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,601 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 61,840 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,750 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,027 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,338 miles

diff noisey in operation

wear in front offside king pin further attention advised

wear in nearside king pin

Fail 12 Jul 2012 56,338 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,487 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 54,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,856 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 51,856 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,532 miles

nearside front top and bottom king pin joints worn

Fail 13 Jul 2009 50,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 48,479 miles

slight play/lift in the o/s front lower trunion

Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,923 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 46,923 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,620 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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