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TFE 212W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,697 mi
Last recorded60,697 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFE 212W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 60,697 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

underneath of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 8 May 2018 59,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,574 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,607 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,401 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,821 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear hub leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2011 57,314 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,249 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 57,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 54,151 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 52,481 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 52,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,060 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 52,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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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TFE 212W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TFE 212W, 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 TFE 212W registered?

TFE 212W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is TFE 212W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFE 212W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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