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PVL 1W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,858 mi
Last recorded6,858 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVL 1W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 6,858 miles

Both rear axles half shaft seals seeping;Both track rod ends are touching the brake backing plates

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 6,644 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 6,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front king pin has slight lift in joints

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2016 5,966 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 5,541 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 5,148 miles

slight leak on n/s and o/s rear hub seals

some lift in o/s front king pin

steering shaft running close to chassis

Pass 30 May 2013 4,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 May 2013 4,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PVL 1W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PVL 1W, 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 PVL 1W registered?

PVL 1W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is PVL 1W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVL 1W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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