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DTR 575W

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,033 mi
Last recorded53,033 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTR 575W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside headlamp slightly poor fit on mountings

Fail 18 Jul 2018 52,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside headlamp slightly poor fit on mountings

Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,706 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,162 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,500 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,255 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes corroding

general corrosion started underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play/wear in o/s track arm inner joint.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,252 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both headlamps reflectors corroding

both outers sills corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

front to rear brake and fuel lines corroding

fuel tank heavely corroded and showing signs of a fuel leak

nearside rear brake back plate damp

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play/wear in nearside front kingpin

Fail 14 Mar 2012 51,252 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both headlamps reflectors corroding

both outers sills corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

front to rear brake and fuel lines corroding

fuel tank heavely corroded and showing signs of a fuel leak

nearside rear brake back plate damp

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play/wear in nearside front kingpin

Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,247 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 51,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear foot and hand brake effort low

offside outer sill heavely corroded

slight pulsing in front brake efforts

Fail 14 Jul 2009 51,247 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,247 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,245 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 51,245 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

fuel tank corroding

head light reflectors corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,211 miles

Both headlamp reflective surfaces corroded

Engine,gearbox and steering-rack oil leaks

Fail 2 Jul 2007 51,211 miles

Both headlamp reflective surfaces corroded

Engine,gearbox and steering-rack oil leaks

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,867 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 50,867 miles

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

front brake imbalance on limit.

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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DTR 575W is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DTR 575W, 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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What year was DTR 575W registered?

DTR 575W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 20 March 1981.

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