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MWL 521W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156 mi
Last recorded156 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWL 521W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 156 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 148 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached nut slack (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 7 miles

Offside Rear suspension strap burst

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 7 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear suspension strap burst

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,257 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight play in offside front lower trunion

underside rusty in places

Fail 30 Aug 2017 97,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

slight play in offside front lower trunion

underside rusty in places

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,744 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

underside rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2016 96,741 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs rusty

underside rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,501 miles

slight play n/s and o/s trunion bushes

Fail 22 Oct 2014 96,501 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front lower trunion

slight play in offside front upper and lower trunions

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,795 miles

play in n/s/f trunion

n/s/f tyre worn low

brake pipes corroded

play in o/s top and bottom trunions

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 18 Jun 2013 95,794 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight play in nearside front bottom trunion

slight play in offside front top and bottom trunions

Pass 19 Jun 2012 95,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 19 Jun 2012 95,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 4 Mar 2009 94,373 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 92,174 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 91,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2006 88,947 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 87,006 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 521W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 521W, 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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MWL 521W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 18 February 1981.

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