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NLJ 177W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,708 mi
Last recorded60,708 miles
Recorded on3 May 2010
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLJ 177W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2010 60,708 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 60,703 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,407 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 57,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 57,506 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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NLJ 177W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLJ 177W, 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 NLJ 177W?

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What year was NLJ 177W registered?

NLJ 177W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is NLJ 177W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLJ 177W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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