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KEW 212W

1981 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,404 mi
Last recorded27,404 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEW 212W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 27,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 27,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

OSF bump stop missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 23,973 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 22,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisy

O/S jacking point weld broken

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,174 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front floor has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2016 21,173 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,533 miles

Rear axle strap broken

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

Front brakes slightly sticky

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 19,530 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brakes slightly sticky

Oil leak

One steering wheel bolt has no nut

Rear axle strap broken

Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,155 miles

Handbrake cable sticking

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 17 Feb 2014 18,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Handbrake cable sticking

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 14 Feb 2013 16,573 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 14,021 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 10,975 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 10,952 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 7,081 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 5,101 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 5,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 4,363 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 3,205 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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KEW 212W is a 1981 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KEW 212W, 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.

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What year was KEW 212W registered?

KEW 212W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 25 February 1981.

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