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WWT 510J

1981 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,300 mi
Last recorded33,300 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWT 510J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2014 33,300 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,292 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 33,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,727 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,288 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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WWT 510J is a 1981 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WWT 510J, 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 WWT 510J?

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What year was WWT 510J registered?

WWT 510J is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is WWT 510J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWT 510J shows 6 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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