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BSG 845W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,527 mi
Last recorded96,527 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSG 845W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 96,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing suspension arm inner (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing suspension arm outer (5.3.6 (b))

Coolant leak lower radiator hose ()

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 96,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,895 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 94,895 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe to carb starting to crack heavily

Pass 26 Sep 2019 92,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At manifold boarder (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 92,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassie leg at anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At manifold (boarder (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,096 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 90,278 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,739 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 88,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 87,102 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 86,115 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,069 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 83,003 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,289 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 81,686 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,827 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 79,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 79,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 78,591 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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BSG 845W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BSG 845W, 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 BSG 845W registered?

BSG 845W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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