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CUY 211W

1981 MG Mgb

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,265 mi
Last recorded72,265 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUY 211W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 72,265 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 72,025 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,877 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,718 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 71,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,390 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,161 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,810 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 70,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,438 miles

nearside front shockabsorber has sightly reduced damping effect

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,057 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,547 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 68,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 67,611 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 67,460 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 66,761 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 65,665 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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CUY 211W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CUY 211W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CUY 211W?

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What year was CUY 211W registered?

CUY 211W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is CUY 211W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUY 211W shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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