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NCP 480W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,848 mi
Last recorded52,848 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCP 480W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 52,848 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,864 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f lower suspension bushes worn & perished no lateral movement found

o/s/f lower suspension bushes perished

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,689 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

general under body corrosion

n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

slight wear in front wheelbearings

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,404 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,335 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

crack in o/s door mirror

n/sfront castle section corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2008 47,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

crack in o/s door mirror

n/sfront castle section corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,221 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 43,793 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 43,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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NCP 480W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NCP 480W, 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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NCP 480W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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