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EFO 799W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,104 mi
Last recorded30,104 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFO 799W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 30,104 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 28,624 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 28,622 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 27,610 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 26,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front king pin slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2018 26,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

all tyres slightly perished in treads

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slight lift in n/s/f lower kingpin

Fail 26 Nov 2018 26,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all tyres slightly perished in treads

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

hand brake travel near limit

slight lift in n/s/f lower kingpin

Pass 4 Dec 2017 25,405 miles

front tyres perishing in treads

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 4 Dec 2017 25,402 miles

Fuel pipe insecure in engine bay (7.2.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s weaker at low readings (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres perishing in treads

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 11 May 2016 24,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,116 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 24,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,628 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,083 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2012 22,692 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 22,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 22,259 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 21,581 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 21,016 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,016 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,000 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 20,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EFO 799W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFO 799W, 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 EFO 799W registered?

EFO 799W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 5 February 1981.

Is EFO 799W safe to buy?

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