1980 MG B 1.8L Petrol · TFE 212W
1980 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1981. Recorded mileage 60,697 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1980
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1980
- Engine
- 1798cc
TFE 212W Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2019
- 60,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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TFE 212W Mileage History
- 19/05/200652,051 mi
- 07/06/200652,060 mi+9 mi
- 28/04/200852,480 mi+420 mi
- 06/05/200852,481 mi+1 mi
- 04/04/200954,151 mi+1,670 mi
- 31/03/201057,249 mi+3,098 mi
- 31/03/201057,249 mi
- 23/07/201157,314 mi+65 mi
- 20/07/201257,821 mi+507 mi
- 17/07/201358,401 mi+580 mi
- 18/09/201558,607 mi+206 mi
- 07/09/201659,574 mi+967 mi
- 08/05/201859,915 mi+341 mi
- 17/05/201960,697 mi+782 mi
Average of roughly 665 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
TFE 212W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Mg B (TFE 212W) between May 2006 and May 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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