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MGZ 966

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,334 mi
Last recorded51,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 966
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 51,334 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,361 miles

Horn not working properly intermittently (7.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/overdrive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2018 49,431 miles

Rear Road wheel fixing loose wheels have free play on splines [wire wheels] (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2017 47,987 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,977 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 44,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure free play between wheel and hub (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,630 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

has vertical movement in upper trunnion joint

Fail 7 Jul 2015 43,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

has vertical movement in upper trunnion joint

Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,086 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 43,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,545 miles

slight free play at o/s/r wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,666 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 39,659 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,656 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,492 miles

travel on hand brake lever on limit

Fail 8 Jul 2010 37,490 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,919 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 31,919 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,148 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2005 21,458 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 966 is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 966, 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 966 registered?

MGZ 966 is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1981.

Is MGZ 966 safe to buy?

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