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ERG 6W

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,962 mi
Last recorded34,962 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERG 6W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 34,962 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 34,879 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 34,708 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 34,704 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 34,442 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2019 34,223 miles

both steering rack boots starting to perish

Pass 7 May 2018 33,835 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 33,703 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 33,361 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,010 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 33,008 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,979 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 32,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,575 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres becoming low on tread on 2.5mm

Pass 12 Sep 2005 31,764 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 31,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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ERG 6W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ERG 6W, 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 ERG 6W registered?

ERG 6W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is ERG 6W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERG 6W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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