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FPL 77V

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,552 mi
Last recorded45,552 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPL 77V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 45,552 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 45,094 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 44,461 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,442 miles

Nearside Front upper and lower suspension trunions have slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,323 miles

nearside front upper and lower trunions are worn

Fail 17 Jun 2014 44,065 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside sill corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,065 miles

offside sill corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,945 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,829 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,737 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,665 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,418 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,072 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,537 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 42,006 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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FPL 77V is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPL 77V, 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 FPL 77V?

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What year was FPL 77V registered?

FPL 77V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 11 February 1980.

Is FPL 77V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPL 77V shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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