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MTT 37W

1980 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,162 mi
Last recorded94,162 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTT 37W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 94,162 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 24 Oct 2025 94,162 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 5 Nov 2024 93,225 miles

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

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

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

off side steering rack inner joint worn

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 29 Oct 2024 93,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

off side steering rack inner joint worn

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2023 91,699 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,558 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,826 miles

offside front suspension has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 87,403 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 87,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,318 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 19 May 2016 87,298 miles

**REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE 30% (MAXIMUM ALLOWED)**

EXHAUST LEAK FROM DOWNPIPE

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 13 May 2015 87,234 miles

exhaust leak from manifold/downpipe joints

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

rear brake imbalance + n/s/r brake judder (slight)

slight play in steering rack

various engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 28 May 2014 87,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyre treads are low + perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,028 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 86,982 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Both rear tyres perished

Engine oil leak

Slight play in off side of steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2009 86,982 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Both rear tyres perished

Engine oil leak

Slight play in off side of steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2007 86,922 miles

BRAKE TRAVEL BUT READINGS OK

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 86,898 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 86,898 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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MTT 37W is a 1980 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MTT 37W, 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 MTT 37W registered?

MTT 37W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 4 November 1980.

Is MTT 37W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTT 37W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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