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UNX 666X

1981 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,254 mi
Last recorded58,254 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNX 666X
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 58,254 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 58,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 58,175 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 58,172 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

hazards not working

Pass 25 Apr 2022 58,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hazard light switch not working

Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,971 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,349 miles

Some up and down movement to nearside and offside suspension swival joint

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 57,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Some up and down movement to nearside and offside suspension swival joint

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,239 miles

Serface cracks to all tyres in treads

Some up and down movement in suspension nearside and offside front swivel joints upper and lower

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,501 miles

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

Some up and down movement in nearside and offside upper and lower suspension swival joints

Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,969 miles

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

slight up/down movement in nearside and offside front suspension swivals

Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight up/down movement in nearside and offside front suspension swivals

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,372 miles

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

Slight up/down movement in nearside and offside suspension swivals

Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,302 miles

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

Slight up/down movement in nearside and offside suspension swivals

Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,008 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,179 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,216 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,850 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 47,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 47,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,312 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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UNX 666X is a 1981 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UNX 666X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UNX 666X registered?

UNX 666X is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is UNX 666X safe to buy?

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