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MUT 581W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,231 mi
Last recorded73,231 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUT 581W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 73,231 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 72,825 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 71,856 miles

Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread position below bumper (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 71,281 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,143 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,776 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 68,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,791 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,260 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,937 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,900 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,236 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,044 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,540 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside jacking point corroded

slight olay steering rack. no detected at steering wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,539 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on wall

o/s/f dust cover split

slight play in n/s/f king pin

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Sep 2008 63,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre cracking on wall

o/s/f dust cover split

slight play in n/s/f king pin

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,228 miles

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

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

signs of corrosion around o/s jacking point

slight wear n/s + o/s king pins

Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,056 miles

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

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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MUT 581W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 MUT 581W, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MUT 581W registered?

MUT 581W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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