MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
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
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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)
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)
Rear leaf springs starting to splay
Both rear leafsprings starting to splay
Engine oil leak
Slight movement in both front king pin units
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
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
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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.
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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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PLW 322W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 3 November 1980.
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