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XGF 162W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,824 mi
Last recorded28,824 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 162W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 28,824 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 28,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,294 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,464 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,959 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 25,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,642 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake back plate damp with oil

Fail 23 Apr 2015 25,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,322 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 25,254 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,049 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,966 miles

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,946 miles

Oil leak

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,621 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,324 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,068 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 24,060 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 23,842 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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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?

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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.

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