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MGB 999V

1981 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

48,950 mi
Last recorded48,950 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 999V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 48,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 47,443 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 46,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 44,820 miles

Rear bumper loose.

Slight play in suspension bushes.

Surface corrosion parts of underside of vehicle.

o/s/r sill panel covered with body filler so unable to fully inspect metal work.

Fail 13 May 2022 44,820 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper loose.

Slight play in suspension bushes.

Surface corrosion parts of underside of vehicle.

o/s/r sill panel covered with body filler so unable to fully inspect metal work.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 44,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 44,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower fixing bolt missing washer

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

high beam tell tail not working

Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,641 miles

Nearside Rear lower shock bolt has washer missing

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,637 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2015 44,627 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to crack

some corrosion to offside inner sill

Fail 29 Apr 2015 44,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to crack

some corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,532 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyre slightly cracking in the sidewalls

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 2 Apr 2014 44,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyre slightly cracking in the sidewalls

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,332 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly in the sidewall

nearside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 44,328 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly in the sidewall

nearside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,235 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,853 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,761 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,277 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 40,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,333 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 39,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 38,023 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 999V is a 1981 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MGB 999V, 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 999V registered?

MGB 999V is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 16 October 1981.

Is MGB 999V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 999V shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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