1980 MG B 1.8L Petrol · FYV 477V

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend regarding structural integrity. While it passed the latest test in August 2025 at 83,395 miles with no defects, this followed a significant failure just two weeks prior. In July 2025, the car failed due to excessive corrosion on the nearside rear inner and outer suspension mounting areas, which significantly reduced the structural strength of the sill. This indicates that the vehicle has suffered from advanced rust that required immediate rectification to achieve the recent pass. The mileage pattern is highly irregular for a 46-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,800 miles per year. However, there is a major discrepancy in the recorded data; the vehicle showed 90,032 miles in August 2020 but recorded only 80,811 miles in March 2022. This retrospective drop of nearly 9,200 miles suggests either an odometer error or tampering, which undermines the mechanical history. The low annual usage often correlates with the age-related corrosion and component degradation seen in the MOT records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and sills to ensure the structural repairs made after July 2025 are robust and not merely cosmetic. The history shows recurring issues with the braking system, including binding calipers in 2022 and an inoperative parking brake in 2020. Furthermore, the repeated failures for excessive emissions in 2020 and 2025 suggest engine tuning or combustion issues that require professional attention. The persistent presence of oil leaks over multiple years indicates aging seal wear that should be monitored closely.