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MUJ 914W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,843 mi
Last recorded89,843 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUJ 914W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 89,798 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front bumper mounting corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

clutch flexi hose perished

front and back bumpers corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

both front and back bumpers corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2021 89,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

both front and back bumpers corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,861 miles

Front bumper corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2020 88,861 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability king pin (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire over axle (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper corrosion

Nearside Front fuel pipe from carbs starting to perish

Offside Rear fuel pipe from fuel pump starting to perish

Offside Rear fuel pipe from tank starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,810 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 88,732 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 87,673 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 87,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,517 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2013 85,196 miles

Front bumper insecure

chrome over sills fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,184 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

chrome over sills fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

fire ext mount in secure

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,933 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 81,933 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

off side front lower trunion joint worn

windscreen damage

Fail 16 Apr 2008 81,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 81,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 81,730 miles

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

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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MUJ 914W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MUJ 914W, 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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What year was MUJ 914W registered?

MUJ 914W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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