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MPM 508W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,114 mi
Last recorded79,114 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPM 508W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 79,114 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 79,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 78,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 78,082 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,959 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 75,182 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall badly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Both tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 4 Oct 2017 75,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Central Rear exhaust mounts broken

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily deteriorated

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlight flash inoperative

Pass 22 Oct 2016 71,497 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 71,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

long handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jun 2007 71,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,100 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 9 Jun 2006 71,072 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

long handbrake travel

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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MPM 508W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPM 508W, 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 MPM 508W registered?

MPM 508W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is MPM 508W safe to buy?

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