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SPW 894W

1981 MG B Roadster

Brown Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,295 mi
Last recorded19,295 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B Roadster47,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPW 894W
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 19,295 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 19,219 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 19,127 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 19,083 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 18,880 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 18,806 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 18,769 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 18,568 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 18,341 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,078 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 18,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 17,761 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 17,387 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 17,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,133 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 16,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 16,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 15,966 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 15,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 15,453 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 14,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,920 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 May 2008 13,708 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre are showing signs of perishing.

Front brakes fluctuate slightly on roller test.

Fail 1 May 2008 13,708 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre are showing signs of perishing.

Front brakes fluctuate slightly on roller test.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 13,553 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 13,553 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,290 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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SPW 894W is a 1981 MG B Roadster in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 47,445 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SPW 894W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPW 894W registered?

SPW 894W is a 1981 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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