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BCN 321V

1980 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,712 mi
Last recorded78,712 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCN 321V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 78,712 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,081 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack exssesive play in track rodpivot

Pass 5 May 2017 77,044 miles

Front n/s + o/s tyres cracking/perishing on side walls no cords visable

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak axle ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 2 May 2017 77,043 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front n/s + o/s tyres cracking/perishing on side walls no cords visable

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak axle ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,961 miles

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

advise oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 74,675 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 71,797 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 71,797 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,766 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 71,766 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,700 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,631 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,630 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,421 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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BCN 321V is a 1980 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BCN 321V, 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 BCN 321V registered?

BCN 321V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is BCN 321V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCN 321V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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