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MCD 237W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,353 mi
Last recorded67,353 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCD 237W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 67,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 15 Aug 2016 67,325 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear slight roughness in bearing

Fail 27 Jul 2016 67,309 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,244 miles

Coolant leak

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

advise hc high

o,s,f, tyre badly perished

Fail 29 Jun 2015 67,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

advise hc high

o,s,f, tyre badly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 67,044 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 May 2013 66,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Surface cracks to all four tyres.

Fail 22 May 2013 66,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Surface cracks to all four tyres.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,767 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,292 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 66,292 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION PIN AND BUSH SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 65,769 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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MCD 237W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MCD 237W, 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 MCD 237W registered?

MCD 237W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 11 February 1981.

Is MCD 237W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCD 237W shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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