MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush king pin/bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective king pin attatchment (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush king pin/bush (2.5.A.1c)
sill covers obscure some testable areas
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BBV 86V is a 1980 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BBV 86V, 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 BBV 86V registered?
BBV 86V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 13 June 1980.
Is BBV 86V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BBV 86V shows 4 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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