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MIJ 5140

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,697 mi
Last recorded55,697 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIJ 5140
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,697 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,633 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 53,418 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,754 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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MIJ 5140 is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MIJ 5140, 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 MIJ 5140 registered?

MIJ 5140 is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 18 January 1980.

Is MIJ 5140 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIJ 5140 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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