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NAK 255X

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,837 mi
Last recorded81,837 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAK 255X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 81,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 81,789 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 81,639 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,327 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,170 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hazard switch connections?--but working ok

Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,889 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,534 miles

slight lift in both front kin pins pass and advise

slight play in o/s steering rack end pass and advise

Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,274 miles

Oil leak

intermittant fault on hazards

Fail 12 Jun 2008 80,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

intermittant fault on hazards

Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 79,373 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 79,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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NAK 255X 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 83.3%.

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 NAK 255X, 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 NAK 255X registered?

NAK 255X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is NAK 255X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAK 255X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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