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TUR 898W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,455 mi
Last recorded11,455 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUR 898W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 11,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 11,211 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 11,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 10,575 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 10,384 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 10,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2017 10,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,229 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 10,187 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

battery insecure

Pass 20 May 2011 10,056 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 18 May 2011 10,056 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,858 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 9,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,977 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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TUR 898W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TUR 898W, 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 TUR 898W registered?

TUR 898W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1981.

Is TUR 898W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUR 898W shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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