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FSX 445X

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,609 mi
Last recorded95,609 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSX 445X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 95,609 miles

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,608 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,605 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid low

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,315 miles

o/s/r footbrake performance low

Fail 26 May 2016 95,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r footbrake performance low

Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,798 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,255 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,697 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,136 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet stay loose at lower attachment

seat belts not easily retracting as fouling on hood when down

Fail 8 Apr 2011 90,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet stay loose at lower attachment

seat belts not easily retracting as fouling on hood when down

Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,805 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

chassis begining to corrode by n/s/ engine mounting and there are other area's which are corroding recomend treatment to slow corrosion

engine oil leaking at timing chain cover gasket

recomend more fixings for n/s/f brake pipe to keep it further fron exhaust

Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,622 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 86,568 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 86,236 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 86,002 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight binding of nearside rear brake

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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FSX 445X is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSX 445X, 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 FSX 445X registered?

FSX 445X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1981.

Is FSX 445X safe to buy?

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