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RLM 42W

1981 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,283 mi
Last recorded13,283 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLM 42W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 13,283 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 12,807 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 12,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 11,962 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 11,960 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% low effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 11,418 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 9,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 108,136 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 8,124 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 5,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

poor running, idle,

Pass 10 May 2011 1,970 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to coil spring's and leaf springs

engine poor running

Fail 10 May 2011 1,968 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to coil spring's and leaf springs

engine poor running

Pass 24 Mar 2010 576 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy corrosion to iner front wing's around heade lamp's

Pass 10 Nov 2008 99,264 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 99,258 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)

corrosion to boot floor,front floor pan and inner sills

damage to osf seat belt

os ns outer sills heaviley covered in undersealed

rear inner wheel arch poor repair

Pass 7 Jul 2006 97,170 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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RLM 42W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RLM 42W, 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 RLM 42W registered?

RLM 42W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 27 January 1981.

Is RLM 42W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLM 42W shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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