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MWL 281W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,028 mi
Last recorded8,028 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWL 281W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 8,028 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 7,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 7,720 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 7,608 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 7,595 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 7,589 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 7,050 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 6,949 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 6,949 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 6,832 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 6,829 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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MWL 281W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWL 281W, 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 MWL 281W registered?

MWL 281W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is MWL 281W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWL 281W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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