MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front damper damp
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front damper damp
o/s and n/s front king pins have play
bottom of engine & gearbox bit oily
fuel tank banjo joint damp
indicators slightly slow
slight bind on o/side rear wheel
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
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)
both front and offside rear tyre side walls cracking †slight movement in nearside front kingpin †
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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