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WAB 240V

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

58,416 mi
Last recorded58,416 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 240V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 58,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 58,416 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 56,212 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 56,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 55,031 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 55,031 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 53,041 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 53,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,833 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 52,480 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 52,480 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,303 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 52,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WAB 240V is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WAB 240V, 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 WAB 240V?

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What year was WAB 240V registered?

WAB 240V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 11 April 1980.

Is WAB 240V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAB 240V shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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