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15 WMA

1980 MG B

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,165 mi
Last recorded39,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 WMA
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres over 24 years old

Fail 6 Jul 2023 39,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All four tyres cracking on outer sidewalls, no cords exposed, but all at least 24 years old.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake binding(offside)

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,370 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 38,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 36,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,220 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,944 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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15 WMA is a 1980 MG B in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 15 WMA, 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 15 WMA registered?

15 WMA is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 18 July 1980.

Is 15 WMA safe to buy?

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