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CBW 480V

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,867 mi
Last recorded44,867 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 480V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,701 miles

Tested in a wet condition

Fail 24 Sep 2019 44,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 20 Sep 2018 44,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Slight diff leak

Fail 20 Sep 2018 44,342 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Slight diff leak

Pass 1 Aug 2015 44,277 miles

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Diff oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,250 miles

no main beam tell tale

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,106 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,693 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front springs very rusty

steering rack slight leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

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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CBW 480V is a 1980 MG B in Red 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 CBW 480V, 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 CBW 480V registered?

CBW 480V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is CBW 480V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBW 480V 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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