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RAR 900W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,380 mi
Last recorded62,380 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 900W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,380 miles

Fuel co level very weak .05%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside wiper rubber starting to split

Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,380 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel co level very weak .05%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,782 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,885 miles

Slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 17 May 2006 59,733 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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RAR 900W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RAR 900W, 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 RAR 900W?

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What year was RAR 900W registered?

RAR 900W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is RAR 900W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAR 900W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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