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SAL 322N

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,634 mi
Last recorded12,634 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 322N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 12,634 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 12,243 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 12,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 11,723 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 11,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 11,362 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 11,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 10,812 miles

All 4 tyres are slightly perished.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 10,589 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 10,589 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 10,227 miles

tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Nov 2014 10,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Aug 2013 10,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,036 miles

front coil springs corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2012 10,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front coil springs corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,864 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 9,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 9,228 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 9,047 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 8,881 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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SAL 322N is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SAL 322N, 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 SAL 322N?

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What year was SAL 322N registered?

SAL 322N is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 15 October 1980.

Is SAL 322N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAL 322N shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAL 322N have outstanding finance?

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