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PHA 680W

1980 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,453 mi
Last recorded40,453 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHA 680W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 40,453 miles

Nearside Rear light wheel arch corroded

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

light corrosion on under body of car

Fail 27 Nov 2019 40,451 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light wheel arch corroded

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

light corrosion on under body of car

Fail 5 Nov 2019 40,446 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

under body of car corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,676 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 39,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2016 37,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,533 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear mudflaps loose

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,139 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

general corrosion to whole of vehicle

offside rear brake binding

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

general corroisn everywhere

o/s/r wheel binging slight

Fail 26 Jul 2013 36,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

general corroisn everywhere

o/s/r wheel binging slight

Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,345 miles

slight binding on osr brake

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on hand brake

rust in arches and wings

rust in outer sills

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,860 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rust in r arches and sills

Pass 20 May 2010 33,932 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,448 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,631 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,624 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 31,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 29,423 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 29,420 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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PHA 680W is a 1980 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PHA 680W, 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 PHA 680W registered?

PHA 680W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 24 September 1980.

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