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SRF 500W

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,023 mi
Last recorded80,023 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRF 500W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,023 miles

Corrosion to non prescribed area of offside inner sill and offside rear inner arch

Very slight roughness of both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jul 2008 79,074 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 77,393 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 77,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion on OS sill

hazard lights flach fast

sharp clips on headlamps

Pass 22 Jun 2006 75,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 73,609 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 73,609 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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SRF 500W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SRF 500W, 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 SRF 500W registered?

SRF 500W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 5 June 1981.

Is SRF 500W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRF 500W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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