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BCC 751W

1981 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,857 mi
Last recorded83,857 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCC 751W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,857 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,783 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,765 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,765 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 75,977 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,029 miles

2 front tyres wearing one side

Oil leak

very worn water pump

Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,502 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 69,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,502 miles

slight play in near side top trunion bush

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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BCC 751W is a 1981 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BCC 751W, 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 BCC 751W registered?

BCC 751W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 4 June 1981.

Is BCC 751W safe to buy?

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