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EHU 481W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,298 mi
Last recorded58,298 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHU 481W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 May 2009 58,298 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 50,112 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 43,652 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 41,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

propshaft defective

slight gearbox oil leak

unable to see brake pads

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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EHU 481W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EHU 481W, 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 EHU 481W registered?

EHU 481W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is EHU 481W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHU 481W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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