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TDB 949X

1981 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,840 mi
Last recorded58,840 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDB 949X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 58,840 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 58,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 58,763 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,911 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,537 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 57,291 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,089 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,694 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,270 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,220 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 56,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front lower arm outer pin/bush rubber deteriorated

Slight smear from both front wipers

Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,140 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,334 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,587 miles

rear vision poor through rear screen

Fail 7 Aug 2009 54,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear vision poor through rear screen

Fail 2 May 2009 54,554 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight bind NSR brake

Pass 4 May 2007 53,743 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 52,958 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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TDB 949X is a 1981 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TDB 949X, 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

How do I check the history of TDB 949X?

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What year was TDB 949X registered?

TDB 949X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 20 October 1981.

Is TDB 949X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDB 949X shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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