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FOU 760W

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,175 mi
Last recorded22,175 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOU 760W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 22,175 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes have slight imbalance

Rear end of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,458 miles

Front suspension coroded

N/S and O/S Rear spring front mountings coroded

N/S and O/S inner and outer sills coroded prescribed and non prescribed area's

N/S/F track rod end boot split

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sight play N/S inner rack end

Fail 19 Oct 2010 21,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Sight play N/S inner rack end

Front suspension coroded

N/S and O/S Rear spring front mountings coroded

N/S and O/S inner and outer sills coroded prescribed and non prescribed area's

N/S/F track rod end boot split

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,733 miles

N/S/F inner sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/F inner sill corroded.

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear lower bumper bracket corroded.

Slight knock from steering rack.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 20,707 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S inner sill corroded.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear lower bumper bracket corroded.

Slight knock from steering rack.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,077 miles

Corrosion O/S centre floor pan/inner sill. (non prescribed area.

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R axle check strap broken.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight Knock from steering rack.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 20,077 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R axle check strap broken.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight knock from stering rack.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,534 miles

See VT 32 Test No 980583037212

Fail 21 Aug 2007 19,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Corrossion in O/S/F floor pan/inner sill rail (not a prescribed area).

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R axle check strap broken

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Unable to test emissions due to excessive exhaust blow.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,920 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 18,920 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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FOU 760W is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FOU 760W, 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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FOU 760W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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