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MGZ 220

1981 MG B

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

46,059 mi
Last recorded46,059 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 220
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 46,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 46,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 45,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 45,290 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,715 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 44,714 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 44,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam King pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,854 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,250 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 41,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 41,234 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

General vehicle condition corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,965 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 38,962 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,473 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,748 miles

gearbox and axle leak

o/s kingpin play

Fail 15 Jul 2013 33,740 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox and axle leak

o/s kingpin play

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,466 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 28,553 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 May 2009 28,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,950 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Apr 2008 26,950 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,450 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,417 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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MGZ 220 is a 1981 MG B in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MGZ 220, 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 MGZ 220 registered?

MGZ 220 is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 8 April 1981.

Is MGZ 220 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGZ 220 shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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