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NRO 584V

1980 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,124 mi
Last recorded73,124 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRO 584V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 73,124 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 73,071 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 73,071 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 73,062 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 73,062 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 73,040 miles

Both front steering rack gaiters slightly perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 72,678 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2019 72,678 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 72,451 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 72,160 miles

+front trunions have slight play ,brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 5 May 2016 71,801 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 71,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,262 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 71,262 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 70,927 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 70,748 miles

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f trunnions have slight play both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2011 70,584 miles

n/sf o/sf trunnions have slight play both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,707 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 69,134 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 68,763 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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NRO 584V is a 1980 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRO 584V, 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

How do I check the history of NRO 584V?

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What year was NRO 584V registered?

NRO 584V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 4 June 1980.

Is NRO 584V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRO 584V shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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