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ROO 866W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,148 mi
Last recorded68,148 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROO 866W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 68,148 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 66,898 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 65,114 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 62,642 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 62,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 60,123 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 60,080 miles

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,068 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 60,055 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,909 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,855 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 59,855 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,820 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 59,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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ROO 866W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ROO 866W, 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

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What year was ROO 866W registered?

ROO 866W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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