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3261 MG

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,679 mi
Last recorded42,679 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3261 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 42,679 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 41,573 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 41,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 41,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 39,466 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,950 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 36,833 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,527 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 30,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust join blowing slightly

o/s/f manifold blowing slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2016 25,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,787 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,220 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 24,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,435 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 20,070 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 15,008 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 11,173 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 6,130 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 2,509 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 96,759 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 96,759 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 93,742 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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3261 MG is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 3261 MG, 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 3261 MG registered?

3261 MG is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1980.

Is 3261 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3261 MG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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