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EJM 4V

1980 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,930 mi
Last recorded65,930 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJM 4V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 65,930 miles

Advise condition of rear fuel hose

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 62,847 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,922 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,192 miles

Minor corrosion to O/R sill

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 58,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,583 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front king pin slight lift

offside front brake hose slight cracking

Pass 22 May 2017 56,198 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 19 May 2017 56,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,015 miles

steering;; slight lift in offside king pin

Fail 6 Jun 2012 56,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering;; slight lift in offside king pin

Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,906 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 55,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 55,830 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 55,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 54,323 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 54,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise lift at offside king pin

Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,389 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise lift at offside kingpin

advise offside rear service brake slower application than nearside

nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 19 Aug 2005 52,405 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 52,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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EJM 4V is a 1980 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJM 4V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJM 4V registered?

EJM 4V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 14 May 1980.

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