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CTC 180W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,255 mi
Last recorded26,255 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 180W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 26,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump gasket and front main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 26,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump gasket and front main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 26,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight horizontal play in king pin

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight horizontal play in king pin

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and front main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 26,244 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight horizontal play in king pin

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight horizontal play in king pin

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and front main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 26,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack outer joint

Poor beam image both head lamps

Slight play in n/s/f hub king pin

Fail 13 Nov 2015 26,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack outer joint

Poor beam image both head lamps

Slight play in n/s/f hub king pin

Fail 25 Jun 2014 26,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlights have poor beam pattern, headlight bowls/reflectors deteriorated

engine oil leaks

slight gearbox and diff oil leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,017 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlights have poor beam pattern, headlight bowls/reflectors deteriorated

engine oil leaks

slight gearbox and diff oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,008 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly corroded on face

slight engine,gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

slight play n/s inner rack joints

underside of car covered in undersealant

Fail 21 Jun 2013 26,006 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

car is only firing on 5/6 cylinders

front discs slightly corroded on face

slight engine,gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

slight play n/s inner rack joints

underside of car covered in undersealant

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,959 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

gearbox mount bushes in poor condition, perished and started to get contaminated with oil

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,769 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades are starting to smeer

Fail 3 Sep 2010 25,769 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades are starting to smeer

Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,739 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

front stub axel bushes deteriated

front wiper blades smeering slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

engine oil leaks

slight vertical movement in king pins

Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,694 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,590 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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CTC 180W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CTC 180W, 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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CTC 180W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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