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NWB 305X

1981 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,358 mi
Last recorded31,358 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWB 305X
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 31,358 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 31,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 31,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 31,026 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 30,916 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired hose (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 30,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired hose (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch flex hose leaking

rear shocker arms hitting roll bar

Pass 12 Nov 2013 30,641 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 30,403 miles

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,696 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,293 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 28,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under vehicle heavily corroded

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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NWB 305X is a 1981 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWB 305X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NWB 305X registered?

NWB 305X is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is NWB 305X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWB 305X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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