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VRL 120W

1981 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,529 mi
Last recorded58,529 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 120W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 58,529 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 58,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 58,292 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 58,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 56,812 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 56,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 55,411 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2018 55,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 May 2017 53,826 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,401 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 52,401 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,251 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly lower reading

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,537 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 48,532 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,087 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,744 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,482 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,314 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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VRL 120W is a 1981 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VRL 120W, 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 VRL 120W registered?

VRL 120W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 27 May 1981.

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