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LET 99W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

1,560 mi
Last recorded1,560 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLET 99W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 1,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 1,068 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in the nearside and offside front upper trunnion joints

Fail 18 Apr 2019 1,068 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in the nearside and offside front upper trunnion joints

Pass 3 May 2018 439 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing Trunnion upper (2.5.A.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2018 432 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing Trunnion part upper (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not retract fully (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 99,923 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven Offside has the higher reading (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,593 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 97,177 miles

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

n/f front lower trunnion seals missing

Fail 11 May 2015 97,177 miles

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

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

n/f front lower trunnion seals missing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,960 miles

n/s lower trunnion seals frail.

Fail 23 May 2014 95,931 miles

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

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

n/s lower trunnion seals frail.

Pass 16 May 2013 94,410 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 93,234 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 93,234 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2011 92,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 92,262 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 90,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 90,345 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 89,921 miles

advise handbrake travel

nearside wiper rubber perished on edge

Fail 29 Aug 2007 89,901 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

nearside wiper rubber frayed on edge

vehicle cuts out and runs poorly when engine hot

Pass 8 Aug 2006 89,628 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 89,622 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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LET 99W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LET 99W, 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 LET 99W registered?

LET 99W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 7 May 1981.

Is LET 99W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LET 99W shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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