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WAG 9S

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,265 mi
Last recorded67,265 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAG 9S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 67,265 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 67,247 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,395 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,347 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,970 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 61,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,602 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 57,975 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,892 miles

offside front kingpin has slight freeplay

Pass 21 May 2013 56,868 miles

Oil leak

both sides front axle king pins have slight play

Pass 18 May 2012 56,780 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 56,698 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 56,680 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 56,629 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 56,493 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 56,237 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 56,101 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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WAG 9S is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WAG 9S, 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 WAG 9S?

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What year was WAG 9S registered?

WAG 9S is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is WAG 9S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAG 9S shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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