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MWL 567W

1981 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,224 mi
Last recorded19,224 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWL 567W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 19,224 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 18,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 17,359 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 16,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

coolant hose perished

Pass 3 Jun 2019 15,240 miles

Front Lower rad hose perishing.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine and Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 15,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower rad hose perishing.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine and Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 13,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter started to perish.

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rackend. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 13,985 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter started to perish.

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rackend. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 12,986 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Propshaft universal joint worn Rear UJ ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 11,739 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,796 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 9,833 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 9,833 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 8,744 miles

Fuel tank slight corrosion.

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,125 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 6,737 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 5,773 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 4,727 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 4,034 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 4,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 3,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 1,680 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 567W is a 1981 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MWL 567W, 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 MWL 567W registered?

MWL 567W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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