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MRU 101F

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,634 mi
Last recorded32,634 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRU 101F
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 32,634 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 32,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 32,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 31,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 29,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 27,342 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,319 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front crossmember front bolt top rubber pad splitting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 24,319 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front crossmember front bolt top rubber pad splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,498 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 18,837 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

propshaft tunnel rear support bracket loose

Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

propshaft tunnel rear support bracket loose

Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,812 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 15,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 12,749 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 12,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 12,659 miles

N/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,638 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MRU 101F is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MRU 101F, 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 MRU 101F registered?

MRU 101F is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is MRU 101F safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRU 101F shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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