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OYD 912V

1980 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,894 mi
Last recorded21,894 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYD 912V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 21,894 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 21,874 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 21,859 miles

Clutch fluid leak

Nearside rear suspension bump stop corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 21,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Clutch fluid leak

Nearside rear suspension bump stop corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 21,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 21,555 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2016 21,550 miles

Battery carrier corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 May 2016 21,550 miles

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

Battery carrier corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2015 21,500 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 21,500 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 27 May 2014 21,421 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 21,421 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 21,320 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 21,281 miles

Fuel pump oily

Fail 26 Oct 2010 21,253 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,253 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,121 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 21,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,970 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,603 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,405 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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OYD 912V is a 1980 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYD 912V, 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 OYD 912V registered?

OYD 912V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 8 April 1980.

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