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FTY 555W

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,389 mi
Last recorded49,389 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTY 555W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 49,389 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 49,314 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,161 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 49,161 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 48,600 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 48,600 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,423 miles

Exhaust loose at rear

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,265 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,053 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 42,902 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,987 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,900 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,382 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,307 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,171 miles

front to rear brake pipe corrosion setting in

off side rear brake slight binding

Fail 9 Nov 2005 31,797 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 31,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 31,672 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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FTY 555W is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FTY 555W, 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 555W registered?

FTY 555W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 23 February 1981.

Is FTY 555W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTY 555W shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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