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VUA 111X

1981 MG B

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,540 mi
Last recorded18,540 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUA 111X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 18,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower play in trunion

Nearside Front Upper play in trunion

Offside Front Lower play in trunion

Offside Front Upper play in trunion

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 18,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 18,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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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VUA 111X is a 1981 MG B in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUA 111X, 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 VUA 111X?

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What year was VUA 111X registered?

VUA 111X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is VUA 111X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUA 111X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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