CarVerify

Free Car Check

LFR 504W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

8,769 mi
Last recorded8,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 504W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 8,769 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 7,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 7,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 7,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 6,915 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f & r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f & r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 6,915 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f & r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f & r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 6,374 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 6,374 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 5,898 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 5,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 5,313 miles

oil leak from engine oil pressure gauge hose or fitting

rear axle offside rebound rubber strap broken

Pass 28 Nov 2013 4,910 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 4,910 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 4,349 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 4,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 3,950 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 3,402 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 3,402 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 2,918 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 2,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 2,102 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 1,684 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 1,684 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1) Brake fluid level getting low

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LFR 504W 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 69.6%.

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 LFR 504W, 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

How do I check the history of LFR 504W?

You can check the full history of LFR 504W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LFR 504W registered?

LFR 504W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 14 May 1981.

Is LFR 504W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFR 504W shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LFR 504W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LFR 504W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.