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ORA 480W

1981 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,375 mi
Last recorded78,375 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORA 480W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 78,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,772 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,471 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 76,733 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,997 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,990 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 75,981 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,609 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,656 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 74,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,912 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,713 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,713 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,809 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both front & nearside rear tyres splitting but not to cord

Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 72,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 72,259 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 71,986 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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ORA 480W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ORA 480W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ORA 480W registered?

ORA 480W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 April 1981.

Is ORA 480W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORA 480W shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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