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NOD 999W

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,334 mi
Last recorded74,334 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOD 999W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 74,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower trunion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 74,334 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower trunion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 73,294 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,350 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,415 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 70,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,360 miles

track rod end gaiters starting to perish

Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,959 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 67,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underbody sealent used on underneaith of vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2013 67,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underbody sealent used on underneaith of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,888 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os jacking point rusted

rust in osf floor castle rail

Fail 3 Jun 2012 66,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

all suspension components heavily corroded and undersealed unable to inspect fully

door mirrors slightly loose

movement in nearside front kingpin just on limit recommend attention

rear under wheelarch areas corroded

slight bind on offside front brake/inner pad looks low unable to inspect fully

underside of vehicle heavily corroded and heavily undersealed unable to inspect fully

Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,371 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

hydro carbons high 1050 at 2000rpm

Pass 31 Dec 2008 65,343 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,021 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,462 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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NOD 999W is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NOD 999W, 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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What year was NOD 999W registered?

NOD 999W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 20 January 1981.

Is NOD 999W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOD 999W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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