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BUD 926V

1980 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,652 mi
Last recorded91,652 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUD 926V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 91,652 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 91,652 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 91,610 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 91,598 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,585 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,156 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 91,470 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 91,397 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 91,313 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 23 May 2014 91,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 May 2013 90,743 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 90,258 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 90,055 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 90,021 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,235 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 89,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 9 May 2008 87,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2008 87,440 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2007 85,389 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 85,370 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 May 2006 83,421 miles

Steering rack has slight play at N/S & O/S but not excessive

Fail 23 May 2006 83,396 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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BUD 926V is a 1980 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BUD 926V, 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 BUD 926V registered?

BUD 926V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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The MOT history for BUD 926V shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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