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DTR 582W

1981 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,970 mi
Last recorded25,970 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTR 582W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 25,970 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 24,519 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 24,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 24,355 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 23,752 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 23,154 miles

near side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,058 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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DTR 582W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DTR 582W, 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 DTR 582W?

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What year was DTR 582W registered?

DTR 582W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is DTR 582W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTR 582W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DTR 582W have outstanding finance?

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