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MVO 33W

1981 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,039 mi
Last recorded82,039 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 33W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 82,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 81,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,404 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,467 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 79,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,091 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,332 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,271 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,102 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 67,965 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 67,595 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 66,082 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,719 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,513 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 65,279 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,726 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 60,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear fuel hose close to rear axle bracket

Pass 1 Jun 2005 58,782 miles

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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MVO 33W is a 1981 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MVO 33W, 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 MVO 33W registered?

MVO 33W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is MVO 33W safe to buy?

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