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NPK 14W

1981 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,419 mi
Last recorded83,419 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPK 14W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 83,419 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 83,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,692 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,513 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,315 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,984 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 81,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,778 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,722 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 81,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 80,720 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 80,077 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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NPK 14W is a 1981 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NPK 14W, 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 NPK 14W?

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What year was NPK 14W registered?

NPK 14W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 22 April 1981.

Is NPK 14W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPK 14W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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