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WGB 347W

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,189 mi
Last recorded26,189 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGB 347W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,189 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 26,188 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at fuel pump banjo (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,817 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 25,787 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 25,568 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 25,568 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,242 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,287 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,526 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 23,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,620 miles

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

all tyres perished slightly

Pass 30 May 2008 21,649 miles

all four tyres, sidewalls and treads splitting

Pass 31 May 2007 20,634 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,519 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 18,021 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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WGB 347W is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WGB 347W, 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 WGB 347W registered?

WGB 347W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is WGB 347W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGB 347W shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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