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UFE 138W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,882 mi
Last recorded89,882 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFE 138W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 89,882 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 89,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated half shaft oil seal leak (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 86,165 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 83,616 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 83,616 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,294 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 78,357 miles

Offside Front damper damp

Fail 4 May 2018 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front damper damp

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,787 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,566 miles

o/s and n/s front king pins have play

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,313 miles

bottom of engine & gearbox bit oily

fuel tank banjo joint damp

indicators slightly slow

slight bind on o/side rear wheel

Fail 2 Jul 2015 72,302 miles

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

bottom of engine & gearbox bit oily

fuel tank banjo joint damp

indicators slightly slow

slight bind on o/side rear wheel

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,861 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,861 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,497 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,825 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,874 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,708 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 68,702 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 68,180 miles

both front and offside rear tyre side walls cracking †slight movement in nearside front kingpin †

Fail 6 Apr 2006 68,180 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front and offside rear tyres side walls cracking †slight movement in nearside front kingpin †fog lights not working

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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UFE 138W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UFE 138W, 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 UFE 138W registered?

UFE 138W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is UFE 138W safe to buy?

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