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PUB 413W

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,417 mi
Last recorded18,417 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUB 413W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,226 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 18,068 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 17,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 17,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in off side front suspension king pin / and bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wheel brake disc/s slightly pitted

Fail 20 Apr 2009 17,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exccessive travel on parking brake

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exccessive travel on parking brake

Pass 9 May 2008 17,721 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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PUB 413W is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PUB 413W, 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 PUB 413W registered?

PUB 413W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1980.

Is PUB 413W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUB 413W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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