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LOP 168X

1981 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,915 mi
Last recorded41,915 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOP 168X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 41,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 37,693 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 34,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2023 34,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 32,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 26,761 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside king pin has some play in it

Fail 16 Mar 2021 26,761 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside king pin has some play in it

Pass 20 Mar 2020 25,492 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 25,480 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 19,918 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 14,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 10,364 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 10,364 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 4,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 557 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 94,995 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 94,995 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,584 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,405 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 82,404 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 73,209 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,454 miles

Slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Under side of vehicle heavly onder sealed

Pass 9 Mar 2007 62,218 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 59,904 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 59,902 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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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LOP 168X is a 1981 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LOP 168X, 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 LOP 168X registered?

LOP 168X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 17 September 1981.

Is LOP 168X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOP 168X shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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