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FOP 615V

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,290 mi
Last recorded89,290 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOP 615V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 89,290 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 89,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2025 89,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

clutch pipe leaking

Fail 5 Jul 2025 89,124 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

clutch pipe leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2024 88,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 88,991 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 88,952 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel spigot mounting slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2023 88,543 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 88,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 85,831 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 85,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,538 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 85,465 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 85,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,646 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 83,777 miles

slight play in offside front and rear wheel bearings

underside coated in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,593 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,456 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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FOP 615V is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FOP 615V, 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 FOP 615V registered?

FOP 615V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 13 June 1980.

Is FOP 615V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOP 615V shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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