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OPV 617W

1980 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,388 mi
Last recorded29,388 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPV 617W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 29,388 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber upper fixing bolt short.

Replacement washers operating switch not marked.

Fail 13 Jun 2025 29,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure Hose/filter fouling parking brake cable. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard lights are not working.

Offside Rear Shock absorber upper fixing bolt short.

Replacement washers operating switch not marked.

Pass 20 Jun 2024 28,531 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 23,636 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 21,989 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 21,989 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 21,969 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 21,969 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 21,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,475 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,242 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

rear floor rusted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,100 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 19,986 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

some play n/s/f bearing

some play to steering

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,908 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r footbrake fluctuating

partial restoration carried out

some suspension bushs splitting

Fail 30 May 2009 19,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r footbrake fluctuating

partial restoration carried out

some suspension bushs splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,901 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,901 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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OPV 617W is a 1980 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPV 617W, 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 OPV 617W registered?

OPV 617W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is OPV 617W safe to buy?

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