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5718 MG

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,691 mi
Last recorded56,691 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5718 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 56,691 miles

Central Front Engine oil sump pan slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,596 miles

slight corosion on mechanical parts

Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,182 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,751 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 2 Oct 2017 55,751 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear exhaust silencer rubbers perished

Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 55,095 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wing/sill (2.4.A.3)

Both the front shock absorbers have very little damping affect

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,004 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 53,001 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

o/s/r n/s/f n/s/r tyres have slight crackin on tread

Pass 14 Nov 2007 52,920 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 52,919 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 52,473 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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5718 MG is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 5718 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5718 MG is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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