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OWD 265W

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,607 mi
Last recorded75,607 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWD 265W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,607 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 75,570 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,515 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 75,511 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,484 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,462 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,425 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,363 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,235 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,185 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 75,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,027 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,977 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres cracking on walls

Fail 28 Sep 2009 74,973 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f tyres cracking on walls

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2008 74,857 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,750 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,570 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 74,337 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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OWD 265W is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OWD 265W, 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 OWD 265W?

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What year was OWD 265W registered?

OWD 265W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is OWD 265W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWD 265W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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