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ESC 130W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,904 mi
Last recorded53,904 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESC 130W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 53,402 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,111 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 53,091 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,773 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,387 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,845 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 51,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,738 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,538 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 51,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 51,403 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,403 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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ESC 130W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ESC 130W, 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 ESC 130W?

You can check the full history of ESC 130W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ESC 130W registered?

ESC 130W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 7 July 1981.

Is ESC 130W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESC 130W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ESC 130W have outstanding finance?

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