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MMK 513W

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

51,057 mi
Last recorded51,057 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMK 513W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 51,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 51,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 50,459 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 49,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 49,317 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 49,317 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 48,537 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 47,297 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 47,297 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 46,828 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os,ns chrome dule (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 46,828 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output os,ns chrome dule weak (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pan areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,384 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,129 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 46,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,944 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 45,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,142 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 44,142 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,817 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,652 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 40,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 39,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,051 miles

slight corrosion of under body variuose parts

slight leak on rear shock obsorber n/s

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,336 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2009 37,336 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2005 37,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 58,721 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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MMK 513W is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MMK 513W, 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.

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What year was MMK 513W registered?

MMK 513W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 6 October 1980.

Is MMK 513W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMK 513W shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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