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OBA 281W

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,977 mi
Last recorded45,977 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBA 281W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 45,977 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 45,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 45,438 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,481 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 44,061 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,641 miles

oil leak

undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 42,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 42,193 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,662 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2006 39,202 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 39,202 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.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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OBA 281W is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBA 281W, 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 OBA 281W registered?

OBA 281W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is OBA 281W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBA 281W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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