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NPB 145W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,236 mi
Last recorded72,236 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPB 145W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 72,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,448 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,981 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,700 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,470 miles

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

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

slight oil seep from steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,061 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil seep from steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,615 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,108 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,731 miles

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

Slight play N/S front wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,116 miles

N/S rear mudflap slightly insecure.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight wear in n/s kingpin bushes and wheel bearings.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 60,350 miles

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

Slight misting of oil from all shock absorbers

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,350 miles

Slight misting of oil from all shock absorbers

Pass 12 May 2008 57,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,772 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 50,385 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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NPB 145W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NPB 145W, 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 NPB 145W registered?

NPB 145W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 19 February 1981.

Is NPB 145W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPB 145W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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