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EFT 508W

1980 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,474 mi
Last recorded71,474 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFT 508W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 71,474 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,351 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 71,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,089 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,802 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 70,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,190 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 70,185 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,751 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,691 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,576 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 67,355 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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EFT 508W is a 1980 MG B in White with a 1,800cc 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 EFT 508W, 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 EFT 508W registered?

EFT 508W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 29 August 1980.

Is EFT 508W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFT 508W 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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