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EAB 600W

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,967 mi
Last recorded98,967 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAB 600W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 98,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 98,114 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 95,992 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 94,053 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 93,438 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Feb 2022 93,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached locking devices missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 93,432 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 93,324 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both under sills corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2019 93,166 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,229 miles

Offside & nearside outer sills corroding and rusty - offside front wing corroded at lower edge.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 92,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside & nearside outer sills corroding and rusty - offside front wing corroded at lower edge.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,724 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 91,724 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EAB 600W is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EAB 600W, 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

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What year was EAB 600W registered?

EAB 600W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 9 July 1981.

Is EAB 600W safe to buy?

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