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OVN 656X

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

99,582 mi
Last recorded99,582 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVN 656X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 99,582 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 99,575 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 99,350 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,384 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,035 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 95,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,567 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,168 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 91,168 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,995 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 89,987 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,939 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,334 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all underside of vehicle undersealed

reverse lamp inop

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,347 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,426 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,958 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,646 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 81,459 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 79,818 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 78,725 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 77,498 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 76,108 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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OVN 656X is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OVN 656X, 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 OVN 656X?

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What year was OVN 656X registered?

OVN 656X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1981.

Is OVN 656X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVN 656X shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OVN 656X have outstanding finance?

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