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XGJ 806W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,938 mi
Last recorded5,938 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGJ 806W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 5,938 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 5,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 5,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 4,598 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 3,741 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 3,738 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil offside and nearside (3.5.1h)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 2,292 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 971 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 954 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 946 miles

slight play in osf king pin

Pass 27 Sep 2012 937 miles

Offside front king pin has slight play at bottom

Pass 11 Aug 2010 922 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 907 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil round underneath of engine and gearbox

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 839 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 777 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 777 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Hand operated control valve excessively corroded (3.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 750 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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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XGJ 806W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XGJ 806W, 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

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What year was XGJ 806W registered?

XGJ 806W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 16 February 1981.

Is XGJ 806W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGJ 806W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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