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8 NPX

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,332 mi
Last recorded9,332 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 NPX
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 9,332 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 9,331 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2015 9,296 miles

slight leak on nearside rear hub

Pass 6 Jun 2014 9,221 miles

oil leak on nearside rear hub

Pass 21 May 2013 9,127 miles

oil leak nearside rear hub

Pass 29 Jun 2011 9,117 miles

oil leak on nearside rear hub

Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,112 miles

oil leak on nearside rear hub

Fail 17 Jun 2010 9,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

oil leak on nearside rear hub

Pass 3 Jun 2009 8,584 miles

leak on nearside rear hub oil seal

Pass 20 May 2008 6,921 miles

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 22 May 2007 6,402 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 6,400 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 5,049 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 4,283 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 4,283 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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8 NPX is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8 NPX, 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 8 NPX registered?

8 NPX is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is 8 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 NPX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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