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SUD 406X

1981 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

30,885 mi
Last recorded30,885 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUD 406X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,885 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

floor pan undersealed prior to test

fuel pipes corroded

play inner steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2016 30,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

floor pan undersealed prior to test

fuel pipes corroded

play inner steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2016 30,840 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear lower floor pan areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coolant leak/fuel pipes corroded

play inner steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2016 30,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive max4.5/running7.601 (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive max1200/running5482 (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing outer (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear lower floor pan areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coolant leak/fuel pipes corroded

play inner steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,657 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

bonnet catch secure but difficult to reset

Fail 24 Jun 2009 30,626 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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SUD 406X is a 1981 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 SUD 406X, 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 SUD 406X registered?

SUD 406X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 19 August 1981.

Is SUD 406X safe to buy?

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