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ORT 219W

1980 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,705 mi
Last recorded75,705 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORT 219W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 75,705 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,513 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 74,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,427 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 74,257 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 73,997 miles

Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side and off side outer door sills have slight corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2009 73,987 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 73,745 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 73,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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ORT 219W is a 1980 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ORT 219W, 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 ORT 219W registered?

ORT 219W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 7 November 1980.

Is ORT 219W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORT 219W shows 10 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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