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MGZ 6142

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,356 mi
Last recorded79,356 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 6142
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,356 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,005 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 79,001 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,776 miles

both sides rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,661 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 76,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear inner wings starting to corrode in places

both rear tyres starting to perish

front chassis starting to corrode in places

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,919 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 75,919 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front chassies corroded and holed

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f floor corroded and holed

o/s/f wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 14 Feb 2008 75,730 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f floor and wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 4 Jul 2006 75,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 75,276 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 6142 is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 6142, 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 MGZ 6142 registered?

MGZ 6142 is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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