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NLJ 505W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,064 mi
Last recorded41,064 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLJ 505W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 41,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 39,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 39,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 35,692 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 35,689 miles

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

radiator has coolent leak

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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NLJ 505W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLJ 505W, 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

How do I check the history of NLJ 505W?

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What year was NLJ 505W registered?

NLJ 505W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is NLJ 505W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLJ 505W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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