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MWJ 493W

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,482 mi
Last recorded40,482 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWJ 493W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 40,482 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 39,520 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,472 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres are down to 2.5 - 3 mm

some oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,467 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracks in tread and side wall, still okay at present

Both rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Engine sump corroded

Offside Front wiper blade smeary

Oil leak from engine ()

Slight corrosion on fuel tank but still okay.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,456 miles

rear tyres down to 2-3 mm

slight play in inner steering rack joints

some oil leaks under car

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,426 miles

front tyres got fine cracks in tread

hazard lightswitch faulty,affects side indicators

rear tyres down to about 2.5mm

some engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 39,390 miles

Crack in o/s/r tyure wall but no cording showing at present. ( size 165 r14 tubed)

Main beam warning lamp dim.

N/s/r fog light not working.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 39,309 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Crack in o/s/r tyure wall but no cording showing at present. ( size 165 r14 tubed)

Main beam warning lamp dim.

N/s/r fog light not working.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,359 miles

slight corrosion at osr brakepipe

slight play at both inner sides of steering rack

tyres allround got slight cracks in tread

Fail 13 Mar 2013 39,359 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight corrosion at osr brakepipe

slight play at both inner sides of steering rack

tyres allround got slight cracks in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,303 miles

front wipers slightly smeary.

slight play from inside steering rack.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,212 miles

oil leak at gearbox

oil leak from engine

front tyres got fine cracks in tread

rear tyres show cracks in tread,not to excess

slight distortion in osr inner wheelrim

tel tale main beam not working

Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,212 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

tel tale main beam not working

front tyres got fine cracks in tread

oil leak at gearbox

oil leak from engine

rear tyres show cracks in tread,not to excess

slight distortion in osr inner wheelrim

slight distortion nsr inner wheelrim

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,164 miles

engine has an oil leak

rear differential is leaking oil

Fail 16 Mar 2010 39,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine has an oil leak

rear differential is leaking oil

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,135 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front tyres starting to crack but not to excess at present

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,075 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,908 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,726 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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MWJ 493W is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MWJ 493W, 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 MWJ 493W registered?

MWJ 493W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 24 November 1980.

Is MWJ 493W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWJ 493W shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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