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CEC 317W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,982 mi
Last recorded59,982 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEC 317W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 59,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner sill (Wheel arch) (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Sill corner corroded

Offside Outer Jacking post support, Corroded .

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Bumper backing X member corroded & holed

Unable to access fuel cap seal.

Fail 31 Jan 2017 59,966 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both nearside and offside bushed deteriorated but no movement (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost end (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 58,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost end (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,153 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,083 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 54,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Hole in floor o/s/f.

Center exhaust mount is loose.

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,706 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 53,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Filler on OSR sill

Handbrake light is on (micros witch faulty)

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

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

OSR and NSF suspension bump stops rubber parting / insecure

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 53,472 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Filler on OSR sill

Handbrake light is on (micros witch faulty)

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

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

OSR and NSF suspension bump stops rubber parting / insecure

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Slight play in O/S steering rack.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,360 miles

Both rear tyres have surface cracks.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,139 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 49,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 17,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 17,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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CEC 317W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CEC 317W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CEC 317W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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