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MFR 842X

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,854 mi
Last recorded41,854 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFR 842X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 41,835 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,775 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 41,644 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 41,644 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 41,633 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 41,087 miles

n/s/f suspension weak

slight play in n/s/f suspension

unable to check sills due to covers

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,210 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,166 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2008 36,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,031 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 36,029 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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