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DVP 650V

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,274 mi
Last recorded91,274 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVP 650V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,274 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion all under sides front and rear including suspension arms and sub frame

n/s/ sill panel has filler not alowing inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2020 91,136 miles

Accelerator Anti Slip rubber worn.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both Sides Rear Leaf Springs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,111 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 91,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DVP 650V is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DVP 650V, 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 DVP 650V registered?

DVP 650V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 17 January 1980.

Is DVP 650V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVP 650V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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