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PLO 968W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,431 mi
Last recorded43,431 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLO 968W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,431 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,067 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,828 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 36,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,874 miles

EMISSIONS JUST IN

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

OSF BLADE POOR

OSR AXLE SEAL DAMP

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,331 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in both nsand os kingpins

play in both os and ns inner rack joints

Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,098 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 10,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,578 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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PLO 968W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PLO 968W, 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 PLO 968W?

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What year was PLO 968W registered?

PLO 968W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 21 October 1980.

Is PLO 968W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLO 968W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLO 968W have outstanding finance?

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