MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,681 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak on engine oil cooler
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Lift on both sides (2.5.A.3a)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension low on both sides
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)
Offside Jacking point corroded
Oil leak On engine ()
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Suspension low on both sides (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement On both sides (2.4.B.2)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn New joint rqd ()
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)
Rear Cracks in tyre wall to tread area on both sides
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired Helper springs fitted to top of springs on both sides (sufficient clearance bump stop to chassis) (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure Lock tabs not locked over (3.5.1l)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Cracks in tyre tread area
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)
Rear Cracks in tyre wall to tread area on both sides
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired Helper springs fitted to top of springs on both sides (sufficient clearance bump stop to chassis) (2.4.B.1c)
center exhaut mounting split
oil leak o/s of engin
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
center exhaut mounting split
oil leak o/s of engin
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
the front coil springs are weak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
the front coil springs are weak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
under car heavy waxed
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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NTA 201W is a 1981 MG B in Blue with a 1,680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 NTA 201W, 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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NTA 201W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 2 February 1981.
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