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WRP 24W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,323 mi
Last recorded42,323 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRP 24W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 42,323 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 41,941 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 41,574 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,072 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 40,653 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 40,557 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,234 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 39,709 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 39,705 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,694 miles

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

clutch return spring broken

Fail 26 Jun 2017 39,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

clutch return spring broken

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,254 miles

exhaust rubbers are perished.

slight seepage around steering rack.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,193 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre and rear exhaust mounts rubber bondings seperating.oil leak.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,783 miles

slight leak on rear diff housing.slight corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

crack on offside rear foglight lens. slight oil leak on rear differential unit. possible small leak on nearside front shock absorber.

Pass 16 May 2007 38,415 miles

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

slight oil leak from offside boot

Pass 2 May 2006 37,958 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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WRP 24W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WRP 24W, 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 WRP 24W registered?

WRP 24W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 17 March 1981.

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