MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,377 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower suspension trunnion slight play
Offside Front Lower suspension trunnion slight play
parking brake travel high
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
oil leak from sump/rear main oil seal
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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MGB 205V is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 MGB 205V, 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 MGB 205V registered?
MGB 205V is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1981.
Is MGB 205V safe to buy?
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