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PLY 26W

1980 MG Unknown

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

19,667 mi
Last recorded19,667 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLY 26W
MakeMG
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 19,667 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 19,658 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 19,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

How Reliable is the MG Unknown?

Based on 711 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
1,492
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp not working 7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 5
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5
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PLY 26W is a 1980 MG Unknown in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a MG Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLY 26W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 46 years old, this MG Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLY 26W registered?

PLY 26W is a 1980 MG Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is PLY 26W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLY 26W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLY 26W have outstanding finance?

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