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ODD 251W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,306 mi
Last recorded46,306 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODD 251W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,306 miles

oil leak x2

Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,775 miles

Central Oil leak overdrive slight leak ()

Central Rear Oil leak diff slight leak ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,431 miles

Oil leak from engine slight ()

Rear Oil leak diff slight ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,390 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 45,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,349 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 45,056 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,485 miles

both side front top and bottom trioun has slight play and lift

both side rear leaf spring mountind area has local corrosion

fuel pipe at rear corroded

near side rear shock absober has oil misting(leaking)

off side rear parking brake appears to need attention

rear anti roll bar bush poor condition

steering rack has slight play both side

Fail 14 Mar 2011 44,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both side front top and bottom trioun has slight play and lift

both side rear leaf spring mountind area has local corrosion

fuel pipe at rear corroded

near side rear shock absober has oil misting(leaking)

off side rear parking brake appears to need attention

steering rack has slight play both side

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,799 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 43,703 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,060 miles

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 25 May 2006 41,017 miles

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

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 22 Jun 2005 40,779 miles

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

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

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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ODD 251W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ODD 251W, 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 ODD 251W registered?

ODD 251W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 6 October 1980.

Is ODD 251W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODD 251W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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