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NPD 333W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,673 mi
Last recorded44,673 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPD 333W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 44,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,608 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 44,449 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,285 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 43,930 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 43,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,212 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 27,037 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 26,940 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 26,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,408 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 24,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,362 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 21,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,401 miles

ADVISORY COMMENTS AS PER PRVIOUS VT32.

Fail 17 Aug 2007 17,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

oil residue on n/s/r brake backing plate.

slight play in both front king pins.

tyre size:185/65/14T.

tread depths:n/s/f on 1mm. o/s/f and both rear on 5mm.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,327 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 13,326 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NPD 333W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NPD 333W, 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.

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What year was NPD 333W registered?

NPD 333W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 24 April 1981.

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