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NBF 868D

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,792 mi
Last recorded31,792 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBF 868D
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 31,792 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 31,629 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 31,624 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 31,469 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 31,466 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 31,353 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 31,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 31,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,978 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 30,737 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 30,686 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,648 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,440 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 30,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,733 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 29,733 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 29,422 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 28,992 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,470 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 28,456 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear suspension unit slightly damp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

O/S/F, N/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R tyres all have cracking to the sidewalls.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 27,690 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

O/S/F, N/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R tyres all have cracking to the sidewalls.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,077 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 26,564 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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NBF 868D is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBF 868D, 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 NBF 868D registered?

NBF 868D is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is NBF 868D safe to buy?

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