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VDU 620X

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,070 mi
Last recorded56,070 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDU 620X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 56,070 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 54,314 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 54,137 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,788 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,980 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,455 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,574 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 50,561 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,228 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 49,220 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,198 miles

Oil leak at left rear wheel(suspect hub oil seal leaking)though not affecting brakes.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,986 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,350 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,467 miles

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

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

outer walls on all four tyres slightly perished.

Fail 6 Sep 2008 30,338 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

outer walls on all four tyres slightly perished.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,149 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have slight noise on rotation.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 21,749 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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VDU 620X is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VDU 620X, 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 VDU 620X registered?

VDU 620X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 10 September 1981.

Is VDU 620X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDU 620X shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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