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OVF 351W

1980 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,018 mi
Last recorded30,018 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVF 351W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 30,018 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2024 30,018 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2019 29,900 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 29,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,854 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2016 29,816 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 29,794 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,768 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 29,730 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,710 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,612 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,455 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 29,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,248 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 29,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,967 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 28,509 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,905 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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OVF 351W is a 1980 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OVF 351W, 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 OVF 351W registered?

OVF 351W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is OVF 351W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVF 351W shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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