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BFD 575J

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,346 mi
Last recorded44,346 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFD 575J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 44,346 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 44,344 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner cord exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,059 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,525 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,094 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,219 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 41,219 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,106 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,976 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,774 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,630 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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BFD 575J is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BFD 575J, 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

How do I check the history of BFD 575J?

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What year was BFD 575J registered?

BFD 575J is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 18 April 1980.

Is BFD 575J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFD 575J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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