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VLY 49X

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,450 mi
Last recorded4,450 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLY 49X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 4,450 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 4,450 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 4,247 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 4,240 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 4,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 4,088 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 4,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 3,906 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 3,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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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VLY 49X is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VLY 49X, 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 VLY 49X registered?

VLY 49X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 23 November 1981.

Is VLY 49X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLY 49X shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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