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GRN 710W

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,439 mi
Last recorded36,439 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRN 710W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,439 miles

Nearside radiator mounting broken

Fail 24 Feb 2011 36,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside radiator mounting broken

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,407 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,785 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Underside of vehicle weak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 34,785 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Underside of vehicle weak

Pass 25 Oct 2005 34,402 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 34,401 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hand brake requires adjustment

slight corrosion in various areas in underside of vehicle

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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GRN 710W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GRN 710W, 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 GRN 710W registered?

GRN 710W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 7 February 1981.

Is GRN 710W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRN 710W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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