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ATE 220V

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,544 mi
Last recorded12,544 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATE 220V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 12,544 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 11,032 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 9,825 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,756 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 9,697 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 9,637 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,571 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 9,502 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 9,502 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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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ATE 220V is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ATE 220V, 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 ATE 220V registered?

ATE 220V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is ATE 220V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATE 220V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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