MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,824 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hand brake travel high
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Centre Front Lower engine oil leak
engine oil leak
n/s/r brake back plate damp with oil
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
engine oil leak
n/s/r brake back plate damp with oil
slight travel on handbrake
Oil leak
slight travel on handbrake
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XGF 162W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 XGF 162W, 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 XGF 162W?
You can check the full history of XGF 162W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was XGF 162W registered?
XGF 162W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 7 February 1981.
Is XGF 162W safe to buy?
The MOT history for XGF 162W shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XGF 162W have outstanding finance?
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