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NPK 1W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,454 mi
Last recorded61,454 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPK 1W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 61,454 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 61,454 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 61,357 miles

battery secured by cable ties

o/s/f swivel has some free play

slight lift in prop u/j s front and rear

some oil leaking from engine and transmition

Fail 16 Jun 2020 61,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

battery secured by cable ties

n/s/r park brake slightly low

o/s/f swivel has some free play

slight lift in prop u/j s front and rear

some oil leaking from engine and transmition

Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,185 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,975 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 60,710 miles

mixture very weak -marginal hc emissions

signs of standing -exhaust clamps very corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 60,709 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mixture very weak -marginal hc emissions

signs of standing -exhaust clamps very corroded

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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NPK 1W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NPK 1W, 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 NPK 1W?

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What year was NPK 1W registered?

NPK 1W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 28 May 1981.

Is NPK 1W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPK 1W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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