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EGB 411X

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGB 411X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 85,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 85,988 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 85,910 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 84,882 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,138 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 84,125 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,899 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,417 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,837 miles

Oil leak engine gearbox and diff ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 79,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine gearbox and diff ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 78,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,945 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,837 miles

Coolant leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,016 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,332 miles

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE INOP

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,738 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 62,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 61,106 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 61,102 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 May 2008 58,907 miles

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

O/S/F TRACK ROD END RUBBER SPLIT

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 56,292 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 56,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 53,473 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 53,473 miles

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

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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EGB 411X is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EGB 411X, 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 EGB 411X registered?

EGB 411X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 18 November 1981.

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