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TUS 389W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,726 mi
Last recorded77,726 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUS 389W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 77,726 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 77,726 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 76,397 miles

Rear Rear leaf springs both sides are starting to separate. (corroding)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 76,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear leaf springs both sides are starting to separate. (corroding)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 74,588 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 71,541 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,324 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 71,324 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,883 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,399 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,173 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,356 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 65,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking Near rear axle (3.6.A.1)

Centre exhaust silencer rear clamp missing

Coolant leak from front of engine

Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front rubber bump stop starting to break away

o/s and n/s front king-pins have slight play in them

o/s and n/s rear suspension bump stop plates corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front rubber bump stop breaking away

o/s and n/s rear axle bump stop plates corroded

slight play in o/s and n/s front king-pins

Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear suspension stop plate corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front suspension wishbone bushes in poor condition.

front to rear brake pipe corroded and greased.

o/s indicators slow.

o/s outer sill and rear wing lower corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s upper numberplate light inop

Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 60,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 59,712 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 59,585 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear bump stop mounting rusted through

Pass 30 May 2007 58,402 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 58,348 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear fog swith light working but flickers off and comes back on

Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,308 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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TUS 389W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TUS 389W, 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 TUS 389W registered?

TUS 389W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 3 March 1981.

Is TUS 389W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUS 389W shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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