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UNX 656X

1981 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,635 mi
Last recorded70,635 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNX 656X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,635 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leaks from engine & rear axle

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside of car undersealed, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,282 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 69,029 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,461 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Fog lamp tell tale not working

Offside windscreen washer pressure low

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , gearbox & rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,905 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 65,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 65,637 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 65,373 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Please slight misting of oil showing On Back plate

Pass 10 Aug 2013 65,102 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 64,837 miles

Oil leak

PLEASE NOTE SLIGHT MOVMENT O/S/F RACK END

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 64,551 miles

Oil leak

Please note rack gater showing dentison

Pass 14 Aug 2010 64,294 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 63,998 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 63,712 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 63,411 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 63,121 miles

Please note due to weightof vehile not being know this vehilce has been tapley cheaked we did cheak brakes on brake tester and reading ok

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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UNX 656X is a 1981 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UNX 656X, 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 UNX 656X registered?

UNX 656X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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