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NFC 490W

1981 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,405 mi
Last recorded57,405 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFC 490W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,405 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 57,391 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,966 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 56,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,650 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,266 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,742 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 55,742 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,158 miles

N/S/R brake binding heavily

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 55,127 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

N/S/R brake binding heavily

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 54,482 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,293 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,264 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,187 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,645 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 53,335 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 53,327 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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NFC 490W is a 1981 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NFC 490W, 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 NFC 490W registered?

NFC 490W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 25 February 1981.

Is NFC 490W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFC 490W shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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