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BIG 5095

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,877 mi
Last recorded127,877 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5095
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 127,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2008 12,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 117,085 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 11,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 8,730 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 8,730 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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BIG 5095 is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BIG 5095, 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 BIG 5095?

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What year was BIG 5095 registered?

BIG 5095 is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 9 January 1981.

Is BIG 5095 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 5095 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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