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EWO 684V

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,612 mi
Last recorded97,612 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWO 684V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 97,612 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 97,600 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 97,356 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 97,356 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 97,311 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 97,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,373 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 96,373 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake weak

Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,983 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 95,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 95,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,950 miles

Coolant leak

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,919 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,584 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 95,236 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 94,882 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 94,352 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 94,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 28 May 2011 93,552 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 93,552 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 92,575 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 91,271 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 91,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 89,265 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 89,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

h/brake cable rusty †front o/s n/s discs rusty †f/r susp rusty †rack noisy MONITOR †slight det f/r suisp r/bushes

Pass 16 May 2006 89,240 miles

exhaust rusty †front susp rusty †slight det some r/bushes †rack noisy MONITOR

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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EWO 684V is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EWO 684V, 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

How do I check the history of EWO 684V?

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What year was EWO 684V registered?

EWO 684V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 15 May 1980.

Is EWO 684V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWO 684V shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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