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WNV 757W

1981 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,314 mi
Last recorded81,314 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNV 757W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 81,314 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 80,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 80,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 80,735 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 80,298 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight lift in front kingpins

Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,918 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 23 Jul 2020 79,879 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 5 Apr 2018 78,435 miles

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

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

slight lift in both front kingpins

Fail 5 Apr 2018 78,435 miles

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

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

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

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

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,246 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,428 miles

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

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

all underbody and brake pipes undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,408 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2013 74,473 miles

slight lift in kingpins

slight movement in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,162 miles

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

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

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

slight blow on exhaust rear silencer

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,140 miles

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

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

slight lift in offside front kingpin

Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,721 miles

slight lift in front kingpins

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 71,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight lift in front kingpins

Pass 29 May 2008 70,103 miles

lower suspension front swinging arm bushes worn

offside front shocker slight leak of oil

Pass 5 May 2007 68,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 64,814 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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WNV 757W is a 1981 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WNV 757W, 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 WNV 757W registered?

WNV 757W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is WNV 757W safe to buy?

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