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PLH 470W

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,929 mi
Last recorded6,929 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLH 470W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 6,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 6,030 miles

exhaust blow around manifold area

lift in both osf trunions

nsr chassis by shock mounting corroded

os jacking tube adrift from body

plaay in inner steerring rack joints

Fail 27 Mar 2014 6,023 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

all exhaust rubber mounts split and adrift

exhaust blow around manifold area

lift in both osf trunions

nsr chassis by shock mounting corroded

os jacking tube adrift from body

plaay in inner steerring rack joints

Pass 21 Mar 2013 5,277 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 5,277 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,692 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 4,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 3,999 miles

O/S & N/S jacking point locating tubes partly detatched/weakened by corrosion.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 3,297 miles

The differance in both service and parking brake preformance readings shown on the rear brakes indicate that the NEARSIDE reqiures attension.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 2,499 miles

N/S/F wheel, slightest noise on rotation!

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S engine mounting some deterioration noted.

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

Some imbalance noted in rear brakes check,o/s/r brake may require attension in future.

Some wear/slack noted in steering rack.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 2,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F wheel, slightest noise on rotation!

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S engine mounting some deterioration noted.

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

Some imbalance noted in rear brakes check,o/s/r brake may require attension in future.

Some wear/slack noted in steering rack.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 1,856 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 1,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 511 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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PLH 470W is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PLH 470W, 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 PLH 470W registered?

PLH 470W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 25 September 1980.

Is PLH 470W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLH 470W shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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