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NGH 297V

1980 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,911 mi
Last recorded6,911 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGH 297V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 6,911 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 6,215 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 5,014 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 4,154 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 4,154 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 2 May 2013 4,136 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 4,136 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 4,070 miles

n/s rear fog light not working

o/s front lower suspension stop split

oil leaks

Fail 23 Apr 2012 4,070 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

n/s rear fog light not working

o/s front lower suspension stop split

oil leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2010 3,934 miles

o/s rear inner and outer sill starting to corrode

rear handbrake strap broken

Pass 18 Aug 2009 3,379 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 3,372 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 2,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 2,001 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 1,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 1,823 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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NGH 297V is a 1980 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NGH 297V, 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 NGH 297V registered?

NGH 297V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is NGH 297V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGH 297V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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