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MGB 1S

1981 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,980 mi
Last recorded8,980 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 1S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 8,980 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 8,913 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 8,794 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 8,780 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,713 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 8,496 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s front inner wheel arch - top of wing joint rusty. †n/s and o/s rear of sill - wing rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2007 8,496 miles

n/s and o/s front inner wheel arch - top of wing joint rusty. †n/s and o/s rear of sill - wing rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2006 7,839 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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MGB 1S is a 1981 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MGB 1S, 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 MGB 1S registered?

MGB 1S is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is MGB 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 1S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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