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EHW 749W

1981 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,770 mi
Last recorded16,770 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHW 749W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,770 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 16,770 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 16,709 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 16,709 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 16,258 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 16,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf tyre nsr tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2008 16,072 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 15,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 14,890 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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EHW 749W is a 1981 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EHW 749W, 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

How do I check the history of EHW 749W?

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What year was EHW 749W registered?

EHW 749W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1981.

Is EHW 749W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHW 749W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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