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NPJ 233W

1981 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,161 mi
Last recorded64,161 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPJ 233W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 64,161 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,796 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 63,726 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,113 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,446 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 61,386 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of over heating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,081 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 60,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,472 miles

o/s and n/s slow to return

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,021 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

idle eratic

Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

throtle slow to return to idle

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,111 miles

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 24 Apr 2013 54,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,614 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,922 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,213 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 48,211 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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NPJ 233W is a 1981 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NPJ 233W, 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

How do I check the history of NPJ 233W?

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What year was NPJ 233W registered?

NPJ 233W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 2 April 1981.

Is NPJ 233W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPJ 233W shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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