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XAZ 424

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,847 mi
Last recorded71,847 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 424
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 71,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 71,804 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 71,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 71,785 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,708 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,516 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 70,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,659 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 67,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,183 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,467 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,405 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,399 miles

o/s/r bake slightly binding

slight play in n/s and o/s trunnion bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,485 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 47,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,244 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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XAZ 424 is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XAZ 424, 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 XAZ 424?

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What year was XAZ 424 registered?

XAZ 424 is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is XAZ 424 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 424 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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