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DEC 995W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,609 mi
Last recorded2,609 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 995W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 2,609 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 2,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 2,122 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 3 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 3 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator leaking at bottom hose

Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,990 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 99,990 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 98,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,635 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 98,624 miles

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

nearside front lower suspetion pivet point slightly worn

Fail 17 Jul 2008 98,624 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front lower suspetion pivet point slightly worn

Pass 12 Jul 2007 98,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Jul 2006 97,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre side walls cracking

nsr hub leaking oil slihtly

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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DEC 995W 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 61.5%.

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 DEC 995W, 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 DEC 995W registered?

DEC 995W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 27 April 1981.

Is DEC 995W safe to buy?

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