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RUS 390W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,467 mi
Last recorded97,467 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUS 390W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2017 97,467 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2016 97,453 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,331 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 97,171 miles

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

both jacking points insecure

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2011 96,667 miles

both jacking points are deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,374 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 96,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 95,254 miles

various areas of corrision started

Pass 13 Jul 2007 94,745 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 94,726 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 94,163 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 94,163 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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RUS 390W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RUS 390W, 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.

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What year was RUS 390W registered?

RUS 390W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is RUS 390W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUS 390W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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