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NTA 201W

1981 MG B

Blue Petrol 1680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,681 mi
Last recorded48,681 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTA 201W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,680cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,681 miles

Front Oil leak on engine oil cooler

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,324 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Lift on both sides (2.5.A.3a)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension low on both sides

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Offside Jacking point corroded

Oil leak On engine ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Suspension low on both sides (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement On both sides (2.4.B.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn New joint rqd ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,254 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Rear Cracks in tyre wall to tread area on both sides

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired Helper springs fitted to top of springs on both sides (sufficient clearance bump stop to chassis) (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 40,241 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure Lock tabs not locked over (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Cracks in tyre tread area

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Rear Cracks in tyre wall to tread area on both sides

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired Helper springs fitted to top of springs on both sides (sufficient clearance bump stop to chassis) (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 33,012 miles

center exhaut mounting split

oil leak o/s of engin

Fail 30 Mar 2015 33,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

center exhaut mounting split

oil leak o/s of engin

Fail 2 Jul 2014 26,209 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

the front coil springs are weak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,209 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

the front coil springs are weak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,127 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,578 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 23,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 23,538 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

under car heavy waxed

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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NTA 201W is a 1981 MG B in Blue with a 1,680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTA 201W, 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 NTA 201W registered?

NTA 201W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is NTA 201W safe to buy?

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