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SNR 539X

1981 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,851 mi
Last recorded11,851 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNR 539X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 11,851 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 11,849 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 11,848 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 11,816 miles

Car has been undersealed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight underside corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2016 11,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 11,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 11,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 11,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 10,049 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 6,932 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 7,810 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 7,810 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 5,696 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 5,686 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 5,686 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 5,447 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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SNR 539X is a 1981 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SNR 539X, 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 SNR 539X registered?

SNR 539X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is SNR 539X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNR 539X shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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