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EAA 888W

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,544 mi
Last recorded41,544 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAA 888W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,544 miles

nearside rear oil on back plate

Fail 21 Apr 2008 41,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear oil on back plate

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,147 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

hand brake cable rubber support perished

nearside rear hub seal leaking

rear axle straps in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2006 37,771 miles

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

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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EAA 888W 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 EAA 888W, 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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What year was EAA 888W registered?

EAA 888W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 24 October 1980.

Is EAA 888W safe to buy?

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