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UVL 380W

1981 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,829 mi
Last recorded5,829 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVL 380W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 5,829 miles

Front and rear suspension corroding

Steering arms and hub carriers corroding

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 58,129 miles

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front and Rear suspension has corroding

Oil leak

Steering arms hud carriers corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2014 58,129 miles

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

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

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

Front and Rear suspension has corroding

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering arms hud carriers corroding

Fail 16 May 2012 57,529 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 57,529 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 57,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,933 miles

all tyres heavy cracks poor

car running rough emissions fluctuation blueness when reved

near side and off side rear check straps wear

near side front mirror loosness

new underseal over car

off side front inner arch corrosion

off side rear brake slight bind

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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UVL 380W is a 1981 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVL 380W, 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

How do I check the history of UVL 380W?

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What year was UVL 380W registered?

UVL 380W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 16 March 1981.

Is UVL 380W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVL 380W shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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