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WBD 855W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,752 mi
Last recorded52,752 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBD 855W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 52,752 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 52,752 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,641 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 52,528 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,346 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,258 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 52,152 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,959 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 51,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,797 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 51,797 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2006 51,269 miles

nsf flexe brake pipe perishing

nsr brake drum wet with fluid

slight play in osf king pin

slight play in osf steering rack

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

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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WBD 855W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBD 855W, 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

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What year was WBD 855W registered?

WBD 855W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is WBD 855W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBD 855W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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