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BPS 12

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,131 mi
Last recorded29,131 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPS 12
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 29,131 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 26,506 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by sub frame mount and anti roll bar mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,303 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 26,301 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,075 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 25,896 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 25,835 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside floor panel corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2014 25,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside floor panel corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,959 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,466 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,481 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,380 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,471 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 21,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 20,071 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,119 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,997 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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BPS 12 is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BPS 12, 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.

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What year was BPS 12 registered?

BPS 12 is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is BPS 12 safe to buy?

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