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MGS 568P

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,663 mi
Last recorded73,663 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGS 568P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,663 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 73,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 72,328 miles

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

Offside Rear brake noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2023 69,652 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 69,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 68,186 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,502 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,314 miles

Nearside Rear Slight movement between hub and half shaft

Pass 3 Sep 2016 66,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,785 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,091 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,304 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,463 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 62,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,235 miles

Front springs weak.

Play in rack and pinion

Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,811 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,486 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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MGS 568P is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MGS 568P, 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 MGS 568P registered?

MGS 568P is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 20 August 1980.

Is MGS 568P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGS 568P shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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