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MMY 155W

1980 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,593 mi
Last recorded55,593 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMY 155W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,593 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,475 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,264 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 54,866 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,542 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 54,531 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel hose leaking Under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 54,142 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 54,142 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 53,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,903 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,310 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,735 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,320 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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MMY 155W is a 1980 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MMY 155W, 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 MMY 155W registered?

MMY 155W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 18 November 1980.

Is MMY 155W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMY 155W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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