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MLE 564V

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,943 mi
Last recorded93,943 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLE 564V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,943 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 93,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 93,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 93,939 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 93,938 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre very perished

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 9 Dec 2009 93,868 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 93,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 93,862 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 93,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside mirror glass slightly loose

nearside washer slightly weak

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 18 Aug 2005 93,657 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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MLE 564V is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MLE 564V, 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 MLE 564V registered?

MLE 564V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1980.

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