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WJW 985T

1980 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,072 mi
Last recorded17,072 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2005
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJW 985T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2005 17,072 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 17,072 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front floor area holed and coroded

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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WJW 985T is a 1980 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WJW 985T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJW 985T registered?

WJW 985T is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 January 1980.

Is WJW 985T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJW 985T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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