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MMY 500W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,765 mi
Last recorded60,765 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMY 500W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,765 miles

corosion on offside inner wing

Fail 10 Apr 2014 60,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corosion on offside inner wing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,671 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 60,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 57,869 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 500W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MMY 500W, 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

How do I check the history of MMY 500W?

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What year was MMY 500W registered?

MMY 500W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 24 October 1980.

Is MMY 500W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMY 500W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MMY 500W have outstanding finance?

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