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OKN 655W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,041 mi
Last recorded85,041 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKN 655W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 85,041 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 84,530 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,480 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,114 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 84,413 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2015 84,222 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 84,108 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 83,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wipers leaving smears

corrosion on offside jacking point

Pass 7 May 2011 82,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 81,797 miles

slight play in offside trunions

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2007 81,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in offside trunions

slight play in steering rack

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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OKN 655W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OKN 655W, 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 OKN 655W registered?

OKN 655W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 27 February 1981.

Is OKN 655W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKN 655W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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