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CEY 56W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,800 mi
Last recorded5,800 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEY 56W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 5,800 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sii offside+nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

several corrosion build up underneath

Pass 30 Jul 2019 4,530 miles

Rear corrosion evident body sill areas n/s and o/s

Pass 10 Aug 2018 3,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 1,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 1,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 99,347 miles

Nearside Rear hub has oil leak

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 99,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear hub has oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 98,872 miles

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

oil leak from diff pan

oil leak n/s/r hub

Pass 21 Apr 2011 98,044 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,282 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 96,308 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 96,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,962 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2007 93,082 miles

steering column slightly rubbing on chassis leg

Fail 25 Apr 2007 93,082 miles

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

steering column slightly rubbing on chassis leg

Pass 27 Apr 2006 90,869 miles

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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CEY 56W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CEY 56W, 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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CEY 56W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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