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WVX 792W

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,716 mi
Last recorded83,716 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVX 792W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 83,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 83,716 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,273 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 83,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,061 miles

centre exhaust support bracket broken/system secure

engine and gearbox oily/drips visible

various tyres starting to perish/wearing on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2019 83,061 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling track rod end (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

centre exhaust support bracket broken/system secure

engine and gearbox oily/drips visible

various tyres starting to perish/wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,642 miles

n/s/f tyre tread on 1.8mm on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2013 82,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre tread on 1.8mm on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,692 miles

slight movement in n/s/front stub axle

Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,883 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,853 miles

Indicators a little slow but within requirements.

Rear fog light slightly loose.

Slight play in offside track rod arm.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,112 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 77,486 miles

both rear leaf spring shackle bushes becoming worn

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

rear exhaust rubber mounts detached but complete mount secure

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2006 77,181 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 77,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes rusty

play in o/s and n/s front king pins

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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WVX 792W is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WVX 792W, 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 WVX 792W registered?

WVX 792W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 10 June 1981.

Is WVX 792W safe to buy?

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