MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,444 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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.
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