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RDB 569W

1981 MG Mgb

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,907 mi
Last recorded38,907 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDB 569W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 38,907 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 38,469 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,775 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 32,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 30,988 miles

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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RDB 569W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RDB 569W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RDB 569W?

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What year was RDB 569W registered?

RDB 569W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 June 1981.

Is RDB 569W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDB 569W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RDB 569W have outstanding finance?

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