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NLJ 669W

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,342 mi
Last recorded81,342 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLJ 669W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,342 miles

Battery insecure

all front lower wishbone bushs perishing

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch and sill panel

Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,342 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front lower wishbone bushs perishing

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch and sill panel

Pass 4 Jul 2009 78,961 miles

mark on front screen

play in o/s and n/s front king pins

Fail 19 Jun 2009 28,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

mark on front screen

o/s and n/s front upper and lower joints have play

Pass 11 Apr 2008 75,938 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 75,993 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 669W is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 669W, 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

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What year was NLJ 669W registered?

NLJ 669W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is NLJ 669W safe to buy?

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