MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,846 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside and offside wishbone bushes splitting
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside and offside wishbone bushes splitting
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
off side front wheel bearing
servo hose by manifold
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
both engine mounts split
o/s/r outer sill slightly corodded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nail in offside front tyre
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MGB 5V is a 1980 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1980 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,985 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGB 5V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of MGB 5V?
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What year was MGB 5V registered?
MGB 5V is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 June 1980.
Is MGB 5V safe to buy?
The MOT history for MGB 5V shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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