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ULW 4X

1981 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,377 mi
Last recorded67,377 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULW 4X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,832 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 66,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,805 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,736 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,634 miles

Clutch slave cylinder looks to be leaking

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,632 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch slave cylinder looks to be leaking

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,288 miles

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

car over heating

oil ,leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

car over heating

oil ,leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,074 miles

Bad oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2011 65,351 miles

Oil leak

Oil level low

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,107 miles

Horn button also works rev counter

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,775 miles

Nearside front side lamp dim

Washers weak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,374 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 64,371 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

NEARSIDE WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,154 miles

CARB MIXTURE NEEDS ADJUSTING HAZARD SWITCH STICKS OFFSIDE FOG LAMP WEAK

NEARSIDE WASHER WEAK

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,727 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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ULW 4X is a 1981 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ULW 4X, 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 ULW 4X registered?

ULW 4X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1981.

Is ULW 4X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULW 4X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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