1980 MG Elan 1.8L Petrol · 5502 MH
1980 MG Elan (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1983. Recorded mileage 68,897 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1980
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,897 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
5502 MH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 68,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 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: Good
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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5502 MH Mileage History
- 19/04/202467,925 mi
- 08/05/202467,937 mi+12 mi
- 17/03/202568,219 mi+282 mi
- 24/03/202568,220 mi+1 mi
- 10/03/202668,897 mi+677 mi
Average of roughly 514 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
5502 MH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Mg Elan (5502 MH) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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