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ULD 826X

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,582 mi
Last recorded38,582 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULD 826X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,582 miles

Both nearside and offside front suspension components bushes showing signs of age, perishing and deterioration.

Engine oil leak. Unable to identify cause of leak during MOT test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hole in offside front floor pan, although not within 30cm of anchorage or major suspension component. And i believe it's not chassis structure. *Strong advise*

Horn only works intermittently. Although i did work at the time of the MOT test.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre perishing and appears to be under-inflated.

Nearside rear leaf spring front bush perishing and deteriorating.

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front steering rack gaiter insecure.

Offside front tyre perishing and appears to be under-inflated.

Offside rear leaf spring front bush perishing and deteriorating.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Transmission oil misting around the rear of the transmission.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 38,575 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear seal closing panel excessively corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split exposing ply. (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both nearside and offside front suspension components bushes showing signs of age, perishing and deterioration.

Engine oil leak. Unable to identify cause of leak during MOT test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hole in offside front floor pan, although not within 30cm of anchorage or major suspension component. And i believe it's not chassis structure. *Strong advise*

Horn only works intermittently. Although i did work at the time of the MOT test.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre perishing and appears to be under-inflated.

Nearside rear leaf spring front bush perishing and deteriorating.

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front steering rack gaiter insecure.

Offside front tyre perishing and appears to be under-inflated.

Offside rear leaf spring front bush perishing and deteriorating.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Transmission oil misting around the rear of the transmission.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 38,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension bushes showing wear

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 37,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

front suspension bushs showing wear

Pass 4 Nov 2013 37,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

front bushs showing wear on suspension

Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,487 miles

nearside and offside front suspension bushs showing wear

Fail 25 Oct 2012 36,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside and offside front suspension bushs showing wear

Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,357 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front suspension bushs showing wear

offside rear inner sill getting weak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 34,091 miles

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

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

front suspension bushs starting to show wear

Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,372 miles

front bushs showing wear n/s and o/s

Pass 21 Apr 2007 32,713 miles

front bushs showing wear

Pass 13 May 2006 32,037 miles

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

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

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

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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ULD 826X is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ULD 826X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ULD 826X registered?

ULD 826X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is ULD 826X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULD 826X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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