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NGK 192V

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,160 mi
Last recorded93,160 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGK 192V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 93,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,945 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight free play in king pin

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight free play in king pin

exhaust center box damaged

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 90,388 miles

All tyres age cracked

Corrosion N/S/F inner wing

Exhaust blow

Front suspension damp

O/S/R suspension bump stop missing

Oil leaks

Play in front king pin bearings

Rear diff damp

Rear leaf spring rubber straps perished

Various suspension bushes perished

Various under body corrosion

Fail 9 May 2016 90,387 miles

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

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

All tyres age cracked

Corrosion N/S/F inner wing

Exhaust blow

Front suspension damp

O/S/R suspension bump stop missing

Oil leaks

Play in front king pin bearings

Rear diff damp

Rear leaf spring rubber straps perished

Various suspension bushes perished

Various under body corrosion

Pass 28 May 2015 88,915 miles

All tyres age cracked. 165/80r14

Corrosion on both front inner wings

Front coil springs corroded

Front suspension units damp

Oil leak

Rear diff damp

Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear suspension rubber straps perished

Various suspension bushes perished

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,227 miles

All tyres age cracked slightly

Both front suspension units damp

Corrosion on boot floor

Corrosion on both front inner wings

Front coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear suspension rubber straps perished

Various suspension bushes perished

Various under body corrosion

slight play in both front suspension

Fail 28 May 2014 86,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All tyres age cracked slightly

Both front suspension units damp

Corrosion on boot floor

Corrosion on both front inner wings

Front coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear suspension rubber straps perished

Various suspension bushes perished

Various under body corrosion

slight play in both front suspension

Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,296 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

handbrake cable rubber strap cracked

oil leak at os rear wheel area

Fail 24 Jul 2013 84,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

handbrake cable rubber strap cracked

oil leak at os rear wheel area

Fail 20 Jul 2012 74,871 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both number plates corroded

offside front bumpstop perished

park brake cable mounting perished

rear axle straps perished

rear valence corroded

some corrosion behind front panel

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,871 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both number plates corroded

offside front bumpstop perished

park brake cable mounting perished

rear axle straps perished

rear valence corroded

some corrosion behind front panel

Pass 2 Jul 2011 67,267 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front wheel bearings have free play

exhaust blow

free play at steering wheel

fuel hose damaged

lower king pin bushs in poor condition

o/s king pin has slight free play

oil filler cap missing

oil leak.........

Fail 29 Jun 2011 67,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front wheel bearings have free play

exhaust blow

free play at steering wheel

fuel hose damaged

lower king pin bushs in poor condition

o/s king pin has slight free play

oil filler cap missing

oil leak.........

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 57,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 57,474 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front king pin has free play

n/s rear service brake has poor performance

o/s rear axle safty strap incomplete

rear fog lamp in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2009 46,850 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front inner archs corroded but not concidered excessive

n/s outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2009 46,850 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front inner archs corroded but not concidered excessive

both rear axle support straps incomplete

n/s outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

n/s rear inner arch area corroded but not concidered excessive

o/s front king pin has slight free play

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,226 miles

o/s king pin has slight lift

o/s seat insircure

steering rack has slight free play

steering uj slight free play

Fail 27 Jun 2008 36,226 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

o/s king pin has slight lift

o/s seat insircure

steering rack has slight free play

steering uj slight free play

Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,411 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,911 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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NGK 192V is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NGK 192V, 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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NGK 192V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 3 January 1980.

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