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6 BOD

1981 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,647 mi
Last recorded46,647 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 BOD
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,647 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 46,646 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,643 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,638 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 46,638 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,276 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,498 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 45,488 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,285 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,543 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,376 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,516 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 42,975 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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6 BOD is a 1981 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 6 BOD, 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

How do I check the history of 6 BOD?

You can check the full history of 6 BOD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 6 BOD registered?

6 BOD is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 13 April 1981.

Is 6 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 BOD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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