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DOT 52W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOT 52W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,643 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,321 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 95,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,155 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,148 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 95,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust blowing centre slighty

rear diff leaking

rear of gearbox leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2012 94,723 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 94,723 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise front and rear brake pipes rusting slight playe n/s front wheel bearing o/s front lower wing rusted

rear brakes not working

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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DOT 52W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DOT 52W, 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 DOT 52W registered?

DOT 52W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is DOT 52W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOT 52W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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