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ERL 546V

1980 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,887 mi
Last recorded35,887 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 546V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 35,887 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 35,069 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 35,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 34,433 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,145 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,509 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 33,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,004 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 32,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,999 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,936 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 30,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,932 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,257 miles

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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ERL 546V is a 1980 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ERL 546V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERL 546V registered?

ERL 546V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 22 May 1980.

Is ERL 546V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERL 546V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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