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SEV 546W

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,924 mi
Last recorded36,924 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEV 546W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 36,924 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 36,924 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 36,847 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 36,847 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 36,759 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 36,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 36,629 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 36,612 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 36,257 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,220 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 36,215 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,124 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 36,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,021 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,004 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,946 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 35,946 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,919 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,812 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,805 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,876 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,766 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 35,597 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,478 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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SEV 546W is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SEV 546W, 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 SEV 546W registered?

SEV 546W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 17 September 1980.

Is SEV 546W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEV 546W shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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