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NBW 945W

1981 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,403 mi
Last recorded85,403 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb GT49,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBW 945W
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 85,403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,376 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,792 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,382 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 84,378 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,094 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 83,159 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 83,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 81,008 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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NBW 945W is a 1981 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 49,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBW 945W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NBW 945W?

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What year was NBW 945W registered?

NBW 945W is a 1981 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 6 February 1981.

Is NBW 945W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBW 945W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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