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MPM 525W

1981 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,877 mi
Last recorded85,877 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPM 525W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 85,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,065 miles

Coolant leak bottom hose ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,339 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 82,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 81,887 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 81,866 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 81,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 80,523 miles

both front lower wishbones inner mounting bushes starting to split

Fail 16 Oct 2008 80,523 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 78,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

slight lift in n/s kingpin, slight play in both lower kingpin bushes

Fail 11 Oct 2007 78,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight lift in n/s kingpin, slight play in both lower kingpin bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2006 76,976 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 76,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MPM 525W is a 1981 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MPM 525W, 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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MPM 525W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 20 February 1981.

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