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FDK 141W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,723 mi
Last recorded53,723 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDK 141W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 53,703 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 53,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 53,380 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 52,874 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,540 miles

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

slight play in rack ends

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,691 miles

Advise slight cut in outer wall of tyre but not showing cords.

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 51,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Advise slight cut in outer wall of tyre but not showing cords.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 51,655 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Handbrake Cable Hanger Wearing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight Play In N/S & O/S Steering Rack

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,655 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Handbrake Cable Hanger Wearing

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight Play In N/S & O/S Steering Rack

Pass 29 May 2009 51,047 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 51,047 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Light Corrosion To Brake Pipes

N/S Engine Mounting Split

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Steering Colunm Rubbing Slightly On Starter Motor Cover

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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FDK 141W 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 76.9%.

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 FDK 141W, 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 FDK 141W registered?

FDK 141W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is FDK 141W safe to buy?

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