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RUT 441W

1980 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,423 mi
Last recorded13,423 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUT 441W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 13,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and hangers poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 13,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 13,368 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 13,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight play o/s steering side-arm.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 13,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play o/s steering side-arm.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 13,242 miles

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

Small amount of lift in king pins.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 13,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Small amount of lift in king pins.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some corrosion on o/s sill. some lift in king pins.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 13,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some corrosion on o/s sill. some lift in king pins.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 13,065 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 13,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated. Corrosion starting on inner sills.

Pass 14 May 2013 13,054 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 13,011 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 13,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind o/s/f brake. slight lift in o/s king pin. slight play in steering rack o/s. slight play in n/s lower king pin bush.

Pass 13 May 2011 12,845 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 12,385 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,028 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 12,028 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,587 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,403 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 10,981 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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RUT 441W is a 1980 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,985 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUT 441W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RUT 441W registered?

RUT 441W is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 September 1980.

Is RUT 441W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUT 441W shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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