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MAP 296W

1981 MG B

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,814 mi
Last recorded89,814 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAP 296W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 89,814 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 89,814 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 89,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel Cylinder damp

Offside Rear Wheel Cylinder damp

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 88,986 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 87,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,558 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 87,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,165 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,440 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,081 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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MAP 296W is a 1981 MG B in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MAP 296W, 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 MAP 296W registered?

MAP 296W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is MAP 296W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAP 296W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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