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TRE 11X

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

28,000 mi
Last recorded28,000 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRE 11X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 28,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 27,998 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 27,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 27,998 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 27,993 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 27,938 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 27,880 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 27,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 27,491 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,313 miles

lift in front trunnions

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2016 27,143 miles

lift in front trunions

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 27,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

lift in front trunions

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,789 miles

freeplay in king pins

Pass 4 Aug 2014 26,536 miles

freeplay in trunions

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2013 26,261 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

slight leak from rear differential

Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,957 miles

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,867 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,629 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,417 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,242 miles

rear of outer sills starting to corrode

slight play in front swivel joints

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,127 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel

slight play in o/s/f trunion

Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,989 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 24,780 miles

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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TRE 11X is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 TRE 11X, 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 TRE 11X registered?

TRE 11X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is TRE 11X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRE 11X shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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