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LOP 96X

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,965 mi
Last recorded90,965 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOP 96X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 90,965 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 90,160 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,591 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,047 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,807 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,910 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 79,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,414 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,131 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,765 miles

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

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

play detected in steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,076 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,232 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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LOP 96X is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 96X, 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 96X registered?

LOP 96X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 5 August 1981.

Is LOP 96X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOP 96X shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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