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RLM 941W

1981 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,192 mi
Last recorded64,192 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLM 941W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 64,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 63,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 63,405 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 62,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 62,774 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,038 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 62,038 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2019 61,760 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,963 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust leaking

Fail 29 Jun 2018 60,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

rear exhaust leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to misshape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box close to excess (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box close to excess (7.1.2)

chips to windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2016 59,344 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box close to excess (7.1.2)

chips to windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,375 miles

Nearside front shock absorber rear gland slight oil seepage

Fail 1 Aug 2013 57,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front suspension lower arms trailing bushes poor condition

Nearside front shock absorber rear gland slight oil seepage

Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,695 miles

Both front suspension lower wishbones front inner bushes poor condition

Light switch suspect/poor operation

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust one mounting split

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,964 miles

Light switch operation suspect

Nearside front shock absorber rear seal moist

Nearside rear service brake noisy on application

Offside rear service brake lower effort

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,213 miles

All front suspension inner wishbone bushes poor condition

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content high on tickover

Light switch suspect

Nearside front brake hose perishing

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,649 miles

both front brake pipes corroding/greased

light switch suspect

offside rear and nearside front wishbone bushes poor condition

rear carb overflow connection pipe split

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,267 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

chassis brake pipe corroding

offside front inner wishbone rear bush poor condition

rear exhaust mountings(cotton reel) perishing

slight imbalance rear service brake

Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,614 miles

All front lower wishbone inner bushes slightly misaligned

Rear exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

Rear service brake slightly imbalanced

To the nearside front and to the offside front brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2006 53,038 miles

All lower inner wishbone bushes slightly misaligned and showing signs of wear

Front brake pipes corroding

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

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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RLM 941W is a 1981 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RLM 941W, 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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What year was RLM 941W registered?

RLM 941W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 2 January 1981.

Is RLM 941W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLM 941W shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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