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CAJ 811L

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,353 mi
Last recorded23,353 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAJ 811L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,353 miles

offside front road wheel has a slight drag

Fail 27 Sep 2016 23,353 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside front road wheel has a slight drag

Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,325 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 23,325 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,959 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 22,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,516 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,909 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,699 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,637 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,549 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,374 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,482 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 14,482 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

underbonnet felt insecure

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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CAJ 811L is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CAJ 811L, 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 CAJ 811L?

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What year was CAJ 811L registered?

CAJ 811L is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is CAJ 811L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAJ 811L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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