1980 MG B 1.8L Petrol · VTU 415W
1980 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1980. Recorded mileage 11,963 miles. MOT status: Failed. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- 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.
VTU 415W Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2026
- 11,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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VTU 415W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1980 Mg B (VTU 415W) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Steering system fouling track rod end fouling road wheel (2.1.4 (a))”; “Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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