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PLW 322W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,819 mi
Last recorded84,819 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLW 322W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2018 84,819 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 84,723 miles

All brake pipes are slightly corroded

Body has slight corrosion underneath vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 84,395 miles

Oil leak ()

front wipers starting to smear

o/s/ brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 84,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension damper (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside jacking point inscure but not corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r leaf springs corroded and weak

oil leak

slight lift in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins

Fail 19 Sep 2015 84,306 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension damper (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside jacking point inscure but not corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r leaf springs corroded and weak

oil leak

slight lift in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins

Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,696 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 83,696 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,027 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 83,027 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,985 miles

Rear leaf springs starting to splay

Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,933 miles

Both rear leafsprings starting to splay

Engine oil leak

Slight movement in both front king pin units

Fail 27 Jul 2011 81,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear leafsprings starting to splay

Engine oil leak

Slight movement in both front king pin units

Pass 24 Jul 2010 81,364 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 81,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 80,304 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,702 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 78,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 77,423 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 77,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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PLW 322W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PLW 322W, 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 PLW 322W registered?

PLW 322W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 3 November 1980.

Is PLW 322W safe to buy?

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