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AGF 560W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,096 mi
Last recorded72,096 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGF 560W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,096 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,096 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,988 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,068 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,850 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,832 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,388 miles

nearside rear suspension damper misting with oil

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounts splitting[cotton reels]

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2009 67,388 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear damper unit misting

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounts[cottonn reels]splitting

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2009 67,372 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear damper unit misting

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounts[cottonn reels]splitting

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2008 66,816 miles

nearside headlamp corroded

oil leak

rear number plate faded

slight lip on front brake discs

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,571 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

gear box weeping oil

nearside front head light reflector corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2006 66,072 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 66,072 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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AGF 560W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AGF 560W, 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 AGF 560W registered?

AGF 560W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 13 May 1981.

Is AGF 560W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGF 560W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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