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1980 MG B 1.8L Petrol · KSD 617W

KSD 617W

1980 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 1980. Recorded mileage 88,741 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2024.

Make & Model
MG B
Year / Origin
1980 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 May 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
88,741 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 May 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1980
Engine
1798cc
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KSD 617W Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2023
  • 88,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

KSD 617W MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Mg B (KSD 617W) between May 2022 and May 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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KSD 617W Mileage History

  1. 25/05/202288,682 mi
  2. 27/05/202288,691 mi+9 mi
  3. 23/05/202388,741 mi+50 mi

Average of roughly 59 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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