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VTM 325W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,498 mi
Last recorded28,498 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTM 325W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,363 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 27,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre getting down on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,174 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 27,161 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 26,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s jacking point corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arc splash pannels corroded

passenger seat not fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2012 26,938 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s jacking point corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arc splash pannels corroded

passenger seat not fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2011 26,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in front king pins

Pass 19 Jun 2010 26,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in offside front outer suspension joint

Fail 17 Jun 2010 26,141 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in offside front outer suspension joint

Pass 20 Jun 2009 26,004 miles

rear suspension bushes perished

slight play in offside front kingpin

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,657 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,260 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 25,228 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in offside front kingpin

Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 24,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion causing holes in both splash gaurds in front wheelarches

Fail 14 Apr 2006 24,978 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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VTM 325W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VTM 325W, 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

How do I check the history of VTM 325W?

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What year was VTM 325W registered?

VTM 325W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is VTM 325W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTM 325W shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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