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REA 635W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,295 mi
Last recorded38,295 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREA 635W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,295 miles

Offside Rear oil damp by o/s rear drum

Fail 26 May 2017 38,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking fuel leak by pump at rear by tank (7.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear oil damp by o/s rear drum

Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,196 miles
Fail 1 May 2016 38,196 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2012 38,194 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,171 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 38,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 38,130 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 38,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both sides front floor areas corroded.

suspect oil leak at o/s/r hub seal.

Pass 6 Jun 2005 37,349 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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REA 635W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 REA 635W, 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 REA 635W registered?

REA 635W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is REA 635W safe to buy?

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