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EWS 366W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,855 mi
Last recorded14,855 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWS 366W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 14,855 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 14,852 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 14,720 miles

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Fail 24 Aug 2017 14,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 5 Sep 2016 14,629 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 14,626 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported fuel pump (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,297 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 14,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 13,887 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,571 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 13,557 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,537 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 12,528 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 9,506 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 9,506 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EWS 366W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EWS 366W, 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 EWS 366W registered?

EWS 366W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 20 February 1981.

Is EWS 366W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWS 366W shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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