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FTY 265W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,720 mi
Last recorded60,720 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTY 265W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 60,720 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,258 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 58,302 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs are slightly corroded and bushes are perished

Fail 10 Nov 2023 58,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear leaf springs are slightly corroded and bushes are perished

Fail 7 Aug 2007 56,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

slight lift to o/s king pin

Pass 7 Aug 2007 56,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight lift to o/s king pin

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,387 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside jacking point corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2006 56,387 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside jacking point corroded

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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FTY 265W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FTY 265W, 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 FTY 265W registered?

FTY 265W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is FTY 265W safe to buy?

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