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MGB 241V

1981 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

85,648 mi
Last recorded85,648 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 241V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 85,648 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 85,201 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 85,065 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of cill inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,893 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 84,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,183 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 83,935 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 83,935 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,834 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 83,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,189 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 82,189 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,608 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 80,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,146 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 77,146 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,527 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 71,103 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,103 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,235 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 69,235 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,821 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,335 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 63,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,209 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 60,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 57,646 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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MGB 241V is a 1981 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 241V, 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 241V registered?

MGB 241V is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is MGB 241V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 241V shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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