MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner5 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower coolant leak (radiator ? )
starter motor not engaging
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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 Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front hanger (sill) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front hanger (sill) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Reduced effort N/S parking brake
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak.
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DEC 117W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 DEC 117W, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DEC 117W?
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What year was DEC 117W registered?
DEC 117W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 26 March 1981.
Is DEC 117W safe to buy?
The MOT history for DEC 117W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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