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ORW 623W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,855 mi
Last recorded29,855 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORW 623W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 29,855 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front king pin has some movement/play

Nearside Rear brake drum damp in fluid

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2025 29,851 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front king pin has some movement/play

Nearside Rear brake drum damp in fluid

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 29,488 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 29,279 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,142 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 28,749 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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ORW 623W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ORW 623W, 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

How do I check the history of ORW 623W?

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What year was ORW 623W registered?

ORW 623W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 22 August 1980.

Is ORW 623W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORW 623W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ORW 623W have outstanding finance?

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