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EPO 638W

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,882 mi
Last recorded7,882 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPO 638W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 7,882 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 7,522 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 7,055 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 7,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 6,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 5,764 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Sep 2017 4,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 3,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 2,956 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 1,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,350 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,872 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,690 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 67,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 20 May 2011 67,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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EPO 638W is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPO 638W, 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 EPO 638W registered?

EPO 638W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is EPO 638W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPO 638W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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