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MVR 92W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

656 mi
Last recorded656 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVR 92W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 656 miles

Oil leak

inner park brake cable starting to deteriorate /stick slightly at entrance to outer cable -advise early rectification

slight cracks on offside rear tyre inner wall

Fail 10 Sep 2009 656 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

inner park brake cable starting to deteriorate /stick slightly at entrance to outer cable -advise early rectification

slight cracks on offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 7 Sep 2007 639 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind to o/s/r brake

slight play to n/s and o/s king pins

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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MVR 92W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MVR 92W, 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 MVR 92W registered?

MVR 92W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 30 September 1980.

Is MVR 92W safe to buy?

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