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PWW 668W

1980 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,360 mi
Last recorded45,360 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWW 668W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 45,360 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,824 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 42,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,739 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 41,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,473 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 39,162 miles

slight lift in both front king pin assemblies

Pass 10 Jun 2006 39,034 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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PWW 668W is a 1980 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PWW 668W, 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

How do I check the history of PWW 668W?

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What year was PWW 668W registered?

PWW 668W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 19 September 1980.

Is PWW 668W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWW 668W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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