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VLC 164X

1981 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,299 mi
Last recorded76,299 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLC 164X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 76,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 76,048 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 75,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 75,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,237 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 74,237 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,947 miles

rear brake imbalance n/s lower

Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,778 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 73,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 73,762 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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VLC 164X is a 1981 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLC 164X, 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 VLC 164X?

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What year was VLC 164X registered?

VLC 164X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 16 September 1981.

Is VLC 164X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLC 164X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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