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XMA 22W

1980 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,629 mi
Last recorded32,629 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMA 22W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,629 miles

some corrosion at both rear sills ,advise NOT to be used as jacking points .

Fail 30 Aug 2017 32,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill . (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mtg broken . (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,738 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 31,738 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,962 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 27,861 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

all underside of car has been undersealed some prescibed areas had to see

Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection

offside jacking point broken/corroed (not within 30cm of any component mounting point)

underside heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2013 24,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear springs leafs slightly distorted

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection

Front and rear tyres are different sizes

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside jacking point broken/corroded (not within 30 cm of any component mounting point)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,227 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion offside fro nt brake disc inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2012 120,163 miles

general advise on floor and chassis showing signs of rust

slight play in offside kingpin

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,643 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 17,550 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 17,550 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XMA 22W is a 1980 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XMA 22W, 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 XMA 22W registered?

XMA 22W is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 November 1980.

Is XMA 22W safe to buy?

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