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TVC 416W

1981 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,731 mi
Last recorded90,731 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVC 416W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 90,731 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 90,699 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all brake and fuel pipes covered in wax/sealer

all suspension bushes worn

covers covering the outer sills

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,975 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,086 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,757 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,142 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 86,142 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 85,460 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,460 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,065 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 84,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 83,910 miles

Oil leak

nearside front bump stop missing.

offside front bumpstop missing.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 83,656 miles

Oil leak

both rear road spring front bushes are poor

both side rear sills have badly repaired

brake hoses are perished

engine tickover is poor

head lamp reflectors are poor

indicators are slow on tickover

n/s front door not opening well from inside

slight play in both side kin pins

steering rack has play tie rod inner joints

Pass 1 Jun 2007 83,265 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 82,546 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 82,546 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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TVC 416W is a 1981 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TVC 416W, 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 TVC 416W registered?

TVC 416W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1981.

Is TVC 416W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVC 416W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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