MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Rear suspension strap burst
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
slight play in offside front lower trunion
underside rusty in places
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
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
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
slight play n/s and o/s trunion bushes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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