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LMC 399W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

16,667 mi
Last recorded16,667 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMC 399W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 16,667 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 16,317 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 15,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 15,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 14,533 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 14,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 12,196 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside steering rack gaiter

Fail 26 Jan 2015 12,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 10 Jun 2014 11,783 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,898 miles

brake pipes corroded centre/rear

main beam tell tale dim

Fail 3 Jun 2013 8,891 miles

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

brake pipes corroded centre/rear

exhaust clamps corroded

main beam tell tale dim

Pass 14 Apr 2012 8,712 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust centre rubber deteriorated

n/s steering rack boot perished

Fail 14 Apr 2012 8,706 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust centre rubber deteriorated

n/s steering rack boot perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 8,137 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 7,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2009 7,003 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2008 6,374 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 14 Oct 2008 6,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 24 Oct 2007 5,598 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 5,591 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2006 5,021 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 5,011 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 4,773 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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LMC 399W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LMC 399W, 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 LMC 399W registered?

LMC 399W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is LMC 399W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMC 399W shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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