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TFA 86W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

9,635 mi
Last recorded9,635 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFA 86W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 9,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 9,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 108,988 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 8,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 7,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 4,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 1,598 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,554 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,876 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 94,876 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 93,365 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,914 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 May 2012 92,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 91,800 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brakes require attention due to standing

Pass 4 May 2010 90,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 89,826 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 27 May 2009 89,826 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 May 2008 87,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 2 May 2008 87,441 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 86,402 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 86,931 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 85,522 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 85,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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TFA 86W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TFA 86W, 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.

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What year was TFA 86W registered?

TFA 86W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 17 February 1981.

Is TFA 86W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFA 86W shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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