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PBJ 22W

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBJ 22W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 72,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 71,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 71,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 71,198 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2016 70,459 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 69,711 miles

Brake servo hose at manifold outer skin in poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 68,668 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 68,663 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R wheel arch rusted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 67,863 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R wheel arch rusted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,520 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 67,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

excessive oil leak from diff

Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,845 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,616 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 65,616 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 64,722 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 64,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PBJ 22W is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PBJ 22W, 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 PBJ 22W registered?

PBJ 22W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is PBJ 22W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBJ 22W shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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