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MG 3281

1998 MG B

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,952 mi
Last recorded12,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 MG B24,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG 3281
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 12,952 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 15,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 11,973 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 11,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 11,328 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 11,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot No movement in brake drum (3.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2014 10,866 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 10,425 miles

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

parking brake lever near to maximum travel

Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,103 miles

offside rear handbrake stiff and dragging slightly

top hose leaking water

Pass 19 Jul 2011 9,867 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 9,526 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 9,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 9,388 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 8,818 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 8,818 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 8,582 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 8,582 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006

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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MG 3281 is a 1998 MG B in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,549 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 MG 3281, 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 28 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MG 3281 registered?

MG 3281 is a 1998 MG B, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is MG 3281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG 3281 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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