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NEL 292W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,955 mi
Last recorded71,955 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 292W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,955 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,952 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,751 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 71,751 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 71,287 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 71,287 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 May 2009 71,282 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,275 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 70,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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 18 May 2007 69,559 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 69,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2006 69,295 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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NEL 292W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NEL 292W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NEL 292W?

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What year was NEL 292W registered?

NEL 292W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 14 February 1981.

Is NEL 292W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEL 292W shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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