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TRO 600W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,623 mi
Last recorded24,623 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRO 600W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 24,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front floor corroded outside prescribed area

offside front floor to sill slightly corroded

rear leaf springs slightly corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2017 23,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor above axle (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 23,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor above axle (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,909 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 22,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 21,671 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,633 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 20,633 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,689 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 16,684 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Aug 2011 5,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 1,859 miles

o/s and n/s front floor panels corroded but not within prescreibed areas.

Fail 7 Aug 2010 1,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s rear fog lamp not working

o/s and n/s front floor panels corroded but not within prescreibed areas.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 94,201 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 94,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 93,412 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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TRO 600W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TRO 600W, 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 TRO 600W registered?

TRO 600W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is TRO 600W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRO 600W shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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