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1980 MG B

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,458 mi
Last recorded51,458 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration211 BMK
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 51,458 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 51,457 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 51,136 miles

Both rear leaf springs deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,003 miles

Both rear leaf springs deteriorated

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 50,998 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top and Bottom bush, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.2 (c))

Both rear leaf springs deteriorated

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 50,803 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,611 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 50,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,140 miles

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and lower (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 50,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and lower (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 48,958 miles

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear axle strap perrished

offside rear axle strap snapped

Fail 16 Dec 2014 48,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside rear axle strap snapped

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear axle strap perrished

offside upper number plate light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,337 miles

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

Oil leak

offside axle strap broken

Fail 16 Dec 2013 48,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

offside axle strap broken

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,550 miles

offside rear suspension rebound strap broken

Fail 15 Oct 2012 47,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear suspension rebound strap broken

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,253 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 46,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 43,944 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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211 BMK is a 1980 MG B in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 211 BMK, 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.

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What year was 211 BMK registered?

211 BMK is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 10 November 1980.

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