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WGH 130W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,670 mi
Last recorded41,670 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGH 130W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 41,670 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 41,670 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 41,471 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 41,471 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,282 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,150 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,078 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,937 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,209 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,721 miles

BRAKE RESERVOIR CRACKED

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX AREA

SERVO PIPE LOOSE

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 39,249 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 39,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,375 miles

d/s/f + n/s/f coil spring corroded in places

front suspension cross-member corroded in places

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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WGH 130W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WGH 130W, 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 WGH 130W?

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What year was WGH 130W registered?

WGH 130W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 10 July 1980.

Is WGH 130W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGH 130W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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