1981 MG B 1.8L Petrol · TUS 389W
1981 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/03/1981. Recorded mileage 77,726 miles. MOT valid until 16/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1981
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1798cc
TUS 389W Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 77,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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TUS 389W Mileage History
- 31/05/202474,588 mi
- 06/03/202576,396 mi+1,808 mi
- 12/03/202576,397 mi+1 mi
- 16/03/202677,726 mi+1,329 mi
- 17/03/202677,726 mi
Average of roughly 1,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TUS 389W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Mg B (TUS 389W) between May 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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