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PAD 267W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,248 mi
Last recorded55,248 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAD 267W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 55,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 53,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,092 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,662 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 49,649 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 47,595 miles

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

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

Slight play in both king pins

Fail 4 Sep 2015 47,593 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight play in both king pins

Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake grabbing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,501 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 47,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,921 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded in areas

both carburetta over flow pipes disconnected rubber sleeves deteriorated.

both front suspension wishbones all bushes perishing (near excessive)

exhaust rear mount debonded

slight brake imbalance front and rear

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,426 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded (exclude offside rear)

rear exhaust mounts debonded

slight oil leak

waterpump noisey / leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,325 miles

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake lever high

heavy perishing to all wishbone bushes

rear brake hose - ferrule corroding

rear brake imbalance

rear exhaust mount poor

slight play in both steering king pins

waterpump noisey

Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,171 miles

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

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

hand brake lever high

oil leak

rear brake imbalance

rear exhaust mount poor

slight play in both king pins

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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PAD 267W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PAD 267W, 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 PAD 267W registered?

PAD 267W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is PAD 267W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAD 267W shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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