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VNH 625W

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

782,248 mi
Last recorded782,248 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNH 625W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 782,248 miles

exhaust center mount cracking

o/s/f tyre has cracking on side wall

slight play in o/s king pin

Fail 16 Jun 2011 782,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

exhaust center mount cracking

o/s/f tyre has cracking on side wall

slight play in o/s king pin

Fail 9 May 2011 78,242 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust center mount starting to split

o/s/f tyre has cracking to sidewall

servo hose starting to split

slight play in o/s king pin

Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,466 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 76,422 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 76,416 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2007 76,402 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front floor pans corroded and weak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Mar 2006 72,321 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 72,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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VNH 625W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 VNH 625W, 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 VNH 625W registered?

VNH 625W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is VNH 625W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNH 625W shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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