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NMS 4W

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,178 mi
Last recorded53,178 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMS 4W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 53,178 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2007 52,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

LARGE AREAS CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,490 miles

has excessive corrosion outwith 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 3 Aug 2006 52,490 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

corrosion offside without any main structures

Pass 5 Aug 2005 51,916 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 51,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres slightly perished

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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NMS 4W is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NMS 4W, 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 NMS 4W registered?

NMS 4W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 7 November 1980.

Is NMS 4W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMS 4W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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