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SLO 801W

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,394 mi
Last recorded8,394 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLO 801W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 8,394 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 8,388 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 7,264 miles

coil & leaf springs signs of wear & some corrosion

front wishbones some corrosion !!!

oil leak

some underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2013 5,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 5,829 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 5,829 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 5,602 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 5,454 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 5,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SLO 801W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SLO 801W, 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

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What year was SLO 801W registered?

SLO 801W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 18 March 1981.

Is SLO 801W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLO 801W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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