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NPJ 369W

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,852 mi
Last recorded88,852 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPJ 369W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,852 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 88,849 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,699 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 88,699 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,423 miles

Coolant leak radiator core in poor condition/leaking ()

Front stone chip in windscreen , n/s , not interfering with drivers view

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

Nearside Front corrosion/hole where wing is fixed to body

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop , o/s/r lamp working ok

Nearside Rear sill corrosion

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 88,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,241 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Floor holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 98,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,882 miles

offside front corroded not in testable area

Fail 14 Apr 2015 87,882 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

offside front corroded not in testable area

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,642 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil residue underside

slight play in o/s/f king pin

very slight play in propshaft front joint

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres perishing on sidewalls

rear exhaust rubber mountings deterioating

Fail 26 Sep 2011 85,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres perishing on sidewalls

rear exhaust rubber mountings deterioating

Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four tyres perishing on sidewalls

nearside front wiper slight smearing

Fail 3 Sep 2010 84,360 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four tyres perishing on sidewalls

nearside front wiper slight smearing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,650 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Jul 2009 82,650 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Jul 2008 80,792 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,792 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 6 Oct 2006 80,502 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 80,502 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 80,000 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 79,782 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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NPJ 369W is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NPJ 369W, 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 NPJ 369W registered?

NPJ 369W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 10 April 1981.

Is NPJ 369W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPJ 369W shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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