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1582 D

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,196 mi
Last recorded55,196 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1582 D
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,196 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,187 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,181 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,110 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,077 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,969 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,627 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,296 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,771 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,224 miles

slight play in n/s trunion

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,498 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,470 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,470 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,754 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 49,754 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,800 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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1582 D is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 1582 D, 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 45 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 1582 D registered?

1582 D is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is 1582 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1582 D shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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