1980 Leyland Cars MG 1.8L Petrol · KVO 456V
1980 Leyland Cars MG (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1980. Recorded mileage 54,670 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEYLAND CARS MG
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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KVO 456V Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 54,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KVO 456V 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 Leyland Cars Mg (KVO 456V) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
KVO 456V Mileage History
- 09/04/202454,658 mi
- 09/09/202554,660 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/202554,660 mi
- 23/06/202654,670 mi+10 mi
- 30/06/202654,670 mi
Average of roughly 5 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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