1980 MG B 1.8L Petrol · XKA 80W
1980 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1980. Recorded mileage 22,855 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Personal Export
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,855 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
XKA 80W Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2022
- 22,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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XKA 80W Mileage History
- 07/07/202222,855 mi
- 07/07/202222,855 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
XKA 80W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Mg B (XKA 80W) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))”.
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