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TKX 888W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,782 mi
Last recorded74,782 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKX 888W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 74,782 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 74,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.02% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling suspension arms (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 50kg (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted fouling suspension arms (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 74,249 miles

General Under Body corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 74,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

General Under Body corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,180 miles

Nearside Rear lower shock mount apears to have struck the exhaust at some point and mount is very close

Fail 30 Jun 2021 74,175 miles

Offside Front Brake modification unsafe brake hose hitting subframe on lock to lock check route modification incorrect out of caliper (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached bolt not all the way through the securing nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lower shock mount apears to have struck the exhaust at some point and mount is very close

Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,924 miles

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

both front kingpins have slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2019 73,924 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

both front kingpins have slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 73,318 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2016 73,109 miles

Exhaust blow

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 73,108 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust blow

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 72,387 miles

Engine water pump leaking

Fuel tank dented

Hand brake cable rattles against exhaust at rear axle

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

O/S/F steering rack drum stick slight play

Fail 7 May 2015 72,387 miles

Engine water pump leaking

Fuel tank dented

Hand brake cable rattles against exhaust at rear axle

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

O/S/F steering rack drum stick slight play

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2014 71,128 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

adjusters for nearside headlight are very worn

steering rack has slight movement

Fail 7 May 2014 71,128 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering rack has slight movement

Pass 7 May 2013 70,178 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 70,076 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 69,857 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 69,543 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,136 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,588 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,483 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,766 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 59,766 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

diff pinion oil seal leaking

engine sounds as if it has mis-fire

oil leak from engine

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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TKX 888W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TKX 888W, 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 TKX 888W registered?

TKX 888W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 17 February 1981.

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