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MEL 845W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,118 mi
Last recorded24,118 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEL 845W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 24,118 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 21,939 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 19,988 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 18,788 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 17,589 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 16,719 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 16,045 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 15,040 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 14,666 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 14,666 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 14,244 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 13,864 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 13,413 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 13,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 12,332 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 11,452 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 10,802 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 9,164 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 9,148 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 9,148 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 9,018 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 9,018 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MEL 845W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MEL 845W, 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 MEL 845W registered?

MEL 845W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is MEL 845W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEL 845W shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MEL 845W have outstanding finance?

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