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TLO 200W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

66,791 mi
Last recorded66,791 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLO 200W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 66,791 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2024 66,534 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2024 66,534 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 63,303 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 63,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 57,665 miles

Front slight lift in both king pins

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 53,936 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 53,936 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,866 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 51,866 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 51,049 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 51,049 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at pump (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 51,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust box u bolt rusted

Pass 14 May 2014 50,291 miles

outer sills rusting

Pass 20 May 2013 49,532 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play both kingpins

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,280 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 45,280 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,355 miles

both o/s tyres getting low

front pads getting low

slight lift front kingpins

Pass 22 May 2009 28,801 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 28,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,504 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,175 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 18,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 7,277 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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TLO 200W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TLO 200W, 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 TLO 200W?

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What year was TLO 200W registered?

TLO 200W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 11 July 1981.

Is TLO 200W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLO 200W shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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