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MIG 1357

1981 MG B

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,022 mi
Last recorded55,022 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 1357
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 55,022 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 55,022 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,820 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 49,788 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,574 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 49,998 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,678 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,219 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 47,217 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slightly long travel in service pedal

Fail 9 Jun 2014 47,201 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 47,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 47,160 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,138 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,965 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,948 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 46,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on nearside jacking point outside of prescribed areas

Fail 11 Aug 2006 46,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MIG 1357 is a 1981 MG B in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MIG 1357, 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 MIG 1357 registered?

MIG 1357 is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is MIG 1357 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIG 1357 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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