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MWK 697V

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,468 mi
Last recorded54,468 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWK 697V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 54,468 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 54,467 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 54,442 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 54,438 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight seepage of oil from steering rack

Fail 20 May 2019 54,438 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight seepage of oil from steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,404 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,337 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,290 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 54,290 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 54,195 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front bump stop deteriated

Fail 14 Jan 2013 54,091 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Very slight corrosion on offside front castle section

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front suspension bump stop requires replacing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,091 miles

Very slight corrosion on offside front castle section

offside front suspension bump stop requires replacing

Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,869 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,423 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 53,423 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,919 miles

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

nearside and offside front upper rubber bump stops missing

Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,919 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside and offside front upper rubber bump stops missing

Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,283 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front rubber bump missing

Fail 13 Aug 2008 51,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front rubber bump missing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,043 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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MWK 697V is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MWK 697V, 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 MWK 697V registered?

MWK 697V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 2 January 1980.

Is MWK 697V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWK 697V shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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