1981 MG B 1.8L Petrol · HFR 579W
1981 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 1981. Recorded mileage 91,619 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2020.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HFR 579W Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2019
- 91,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HFR 579W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Mg B (HFR 579W) between March 2006 and August 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the ori”; “Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
HFR 579W Mileage History
- 16/03/200668,866 mi
- 29/03/200770,850 mi+1,984 mi
- 30/03/200770,850 mi
- 07/03/200873,374 mi+2,524 mi
- 09/10/200978,340 mi+4,966 mi
- 07/10/201080,629 mi+2,289 mi
- 02/12/201183,773 mi+3,144 mi
- 02/12/201183,773 mi
- 01/12/201285,848 mi+2,075 mi
- 05/12/201387,334 mi+1,486 mi
- 12/05/201487,348 mi+14 mi
- 19/06/201588,241 mi+893 mi
- 18/07/201688,623 mi+382 mi
- 03/08/201790,255 mi+1,632 mi
- 18/07/201890,381 mi+126 mi
- 06/08/201991,619 mi+1,238 mi
Average of roughly 1,699 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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