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EPX 451W

1981 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,698 mi
Last recorded88,698 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPX 451W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2024 88,698 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,471 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,305 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 88,112 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 87,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,518 miles

slight play ns kingpin

Pass 19 Sep 2015 87,080 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,173 miles

dif oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,937 miles

oil leak from o/s/r halfshaft seal !

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s & o/s trunions/king pins !

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,721 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 85,462 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 85,516 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 85,516 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,905 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 84,378 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 84,371 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 May 2006 83,540 miles

ns rear hub oil seal weeping

oil leak

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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EPX 451W is a 1981 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPX 451W, 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.

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What year was EPX 451W registered?

EPX 451W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 2 June 1981.

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