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VNO 543W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,444 mi
Last recorded31,444 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNO 543W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2015 31,444 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Slight play in king pin

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting wheel spline (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting wheel spline (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Slight play in king pin

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting wheel spline (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting wheel spline (4.2.B.5)

Rear Hand brake cable mount broken on diff

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,432 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front wiper blades are starting to smeer

Fail 29 Jul 2010 31,432 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front wiper blades are starting to smeer

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,288 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,647 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroding

both front wipers splitting

corrosion to suspension components

ns outer sill corroded

os rear view mirror loose

osr suspension strap about to break

suspension rubbers perished

Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2007 30,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,840 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres and n/s/f perished

engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Jun 2006 29,836 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Both rear tyers and n/s/f have deteriorated side walls.

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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VNO 543W 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 VNO 543W, 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.

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What year was VNO 543W registered?

VNO 543W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 3 April 1981.

Is VNO 543W safe to buy?

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