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PRP 443V

1980 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

15,771 mi
Last recorded15,771 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 443V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 15,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 15,414 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 15,096 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,610 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 14,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,541 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 12,844 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 11,935 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 11,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,899 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 11,896 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 11,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,445 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 11,437 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel req adjust

Pass 31 May 2005 11,003 miles

slight play at o/s and n/s steering track rods

Fail 31 May 2005 11,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play at o/s and n/s steering track rods

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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PRP 443V is a 1980 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PRP 443V, 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

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What year was PRP 443V registered?

PRP 443V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is PRP 443V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRP 443V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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