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MKP 675W

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,662 mi
Last recorded73,662 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKP 675W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,662 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 73,659 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,062 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 72,908 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,699 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,562 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,207 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,997 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,228 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 68,540 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

fluid leaking from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,314 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 67,970 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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MKP 675W is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MKP 675W, 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 MKP 675W registered?

MKP 675W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is MKP 675W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKP 675W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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