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ONX 661W

1980 MG B Roadster

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

36,495 mi
Last recorded36,495 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B Roadster36,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONX 661W
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 36,495 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 36,491 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 36,483 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

oil leaks

slight play in front suspension

slight play in most wheel barring

wiring poorly fitted under bonnet

Fail 5 Mar 2019 36,475 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement fouling exhaust (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel retaining device missing x2 bolts (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 33,175 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 33,173 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 29,331 miles

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

tread worn low on n/s/r tyre on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2016 29,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

tread worn low on n/s/r tyre on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2016 29,320 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

tread worn low on inner edge on n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,225 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,366 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,832 miles

Advise on n/s/f, o/s/f track rod end ball joint runs close to wheel.

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,030 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,881 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,307 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,307 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,833 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 11,826 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,826 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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ONX 661W is a 1980 MG B Roadster in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1980 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 36,491 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ONX 661W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ONX 661W registered?

ONX 661W is a 1980 MG B Roadster, first registered on 29 August 1980.

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