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ONR 379W

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,682 mi
Last recorded78,682 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONR 379W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,578 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,264 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 78,264 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,060 miles

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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ONR 379W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ONR 379W, 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 ONR 379W?

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What year was ONR 379W registered?

ONR 379W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 19 February 1981.

Is ONR 379W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONR 379W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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