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MGY 676W

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,036 mi
Last recorded24,036 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGY 676W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 24,036 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 23,457 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,940 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 22,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper leaking at pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,249 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 22,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 21,412 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 21,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,848 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 20,847 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,802 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 20,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,521 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,491 miles

Front windscreen cracked on top right corner.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearings.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 20,486 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front windscreen cracked on top right corner.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearings.

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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MGY 676W is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MGY 676W, 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 MGY 676W registered?

MGY 676W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 3 October 1980.

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