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ONJ 1W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,450 mi
Last recorded46,450 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONJ 1W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,450 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,348 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 46,348 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,190 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 146,010 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,777 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,625 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 138,914 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 133,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 131,123 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,576 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 125,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,498 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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ONJ 1W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ONJ 1W, 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 ONJ 1W registered?

ONJ 1W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 3 June 1981.

Is ONJ 1W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONJ 1W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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