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MWL 191W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,765 mi
Last recorded26,765 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWL 191W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,765 miles

Various oil leaks

Fail 30 May 2012 26,759 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 26,294 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 25,577 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 25,577 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 23,665 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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MWL 191W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MWL 191W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MWL 191W registered?

MWL 191W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 20 February 1981.

Is MWL 191W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWL 191W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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