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NBW 77W

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,658 mi
Last recorded87,658 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBW 77W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,658 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,249 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,763 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 86,583 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 68,574 miles

Nearside Front Advise:- rubber bush slightly deteriorated on nearside top swivel

Fail 10 May 2019 86,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure X2 rubber mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Advise:- rubber bush slightly deteriorated on nearside top swivel

Pass 16 May 2018 86,438 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Offside Slight lift in king pin

Pass 15 May 2017 86,088 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 86,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 May 2016 85,971 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 85,964 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,606 miles

Drivers seat requires attention to mounts

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front king pin is just acceptable on the lift and wear

Offside rear fog light lens is cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,362 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front king pin wear and play is just acceptable

Rear fog lamp lens is cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,801 miles

Nearside front king pin is showing signs of wear

Offside front king pin is showing signs of wear and lift

Offside rear fog lamp lens is cracked

Offside washer weak in operation

Fail 16 Apr 2013 84,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside front king pin is showing signs of wear

Offside front king pin is showing signs of wear and lift

Offside rear fog lamp lens is cracked

Offside washer weak in operation

Fail 16 Apr 2012 83,992 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,992 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,893 miles

Nearside front king pin assembly is showing slight play and lift

Offside and nearside Front wishbone arm bushes are showing signs of deteriorating

Offside front king pin assembly is showing slight wear and lift

Offside rear fog light lens is cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,636 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,495 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure (wobbles) at front mounting point

slight lift in offside front suspension king pin

Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,140 miles

Drivers seat front mount loose on the floor

Offside front king pin showing lift

Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,967 miles

Slight presents of oil around nearside rear hub area.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,283 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,170 miles

nearside rear brake backplate damp with fluid recomend investigation.

some corrosion to nearside & offside outer sill panels.

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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NBW 77W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBW 77W, 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 NBW 77W registered?

NBW 77W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1981.

Is NBW 77W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBW 77W shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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