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UGE 161W

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1751cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,790 mi
Last recorded46,790 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGE 161W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,751cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,790 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 45,784 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,783 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 43,700 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 43,665 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,649 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,553 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,259 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 26 Aug 2010 43,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,228 miles

advise exhaust in poor condition at rear. both rear tyres worn to limit.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,227 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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UGE 161W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,751cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UGE 161W, 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 UGE 161W registered?

UGE 161W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is UGE 161W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGE 161W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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