1980 MG 1.8L Petrol · HMO 485W
1980 MG (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1980. Recorded mileage 90,471 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- MG
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1980
- Engine
- 1798cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
HMO 485W Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2024
- 90,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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HMO 485W Mileage History
- 01/09/202390,457 mi
- 01/09/202390,459 mi+2 mi
- 28/08/202490,471 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 14 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
HMO 485W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Mg Unknown (HMO 485W) between September 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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