MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,854 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold to down pipe area (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint in lower trunion connection to swivel (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front non obligatory mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion to swivel connection (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion deemed serviceable as area is for outer sill to weld to
both outer sills obscured by chrome trim unable to visually inspect but suspect corroded. Requires outer trims removing to confirm
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear rear brake application uneven bias to near side rear (3.7.B.2)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold to down pipe area (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint in lower trunion connection to swivel (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front non obligatory mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion to swivel connection (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion deemed serviceable as area is for outer sill to weld to
both outer sills obscured by chrome trim unable to visually inspect but suspect corroded. Requires outer trims removing to confirm
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
all tyres perished
slight play in n/s/f suspension
unable to fully inspect sills due to covers
n/s/f suspension weak
slight play in n/s/f suspension
unable to check sills due to covers
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f shocker slightly weak
slight lift in n/s/f suspension
unable to check outer sills due to covers
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MFR 842X is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 MFR 842X, 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.
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What year was MFR 842X registered?
MFR 842X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is MFR 842X safe to buy?
The MOT history for MFR 842X shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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