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NNN 311W

1981 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,095 mi
Last recorded95,095 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNN 311W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 95,095 miles

Front Bulkhead corroded by steering column/Brake Master Cylinder but not to excess

Offside Headlight aim on low limit

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,411 miles

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,425 miles

Front Bulkhead corroded by Master Cylinder/Steering Column

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlight aim on low limit

Offside No Plate light one bulb not working

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 84,357 miles

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

Slight corrosion on the offside of bulkhead near the master cylinder and steering column

corrosion at the front of both inner sills which in a prescribed area but is not considered excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2022 82,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front wheel weights catching on track rod ends when wheels rotate

Front wiper blades split

Handbrake lever travel very high, requires adjustment

Inner sills and underside of body heavily under sealed

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front bulkhead slightly corroded by brake master cylinder and steering column

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,314 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bulkhead slightly corroded by brake master cylinder and steering column

Offside Headlight aim on low limit

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,445 miles

Front wipers split at ends

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 79,435 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front wipers split at ends

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper blades split at ends

Nearside inner sill has corrosion but not within 30cm of any mounting or component

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,595 miles

Clutch hydraulic system leaking

Front brake pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside front inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside rear tyre has very slight bulge in outer sidewall

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket in poor condition

Underside of car and components heavily under sealed, difficult to inspect for corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2018 76,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/ wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Clutch hydraulic system leaking

Front brake pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside front inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside rear tyre has very slight bulge in outer sidewall

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket in poor condition

Underside of car and components heavily under sealed, difficult to inspect for corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,338 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 73,320 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,278 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 73,261 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 73,182 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,132 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 73,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 72,698 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 72,698 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

front coil spring weak

rear handbrake cable mounting strap broken

slight play in offside king pin

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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NNN 311W is a 1981 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NNN 311W, 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 NNN 311W registered?

NNN 311W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 5 February 1981.

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