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NTT 131W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68 mi
Last recorded68 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTT 131W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 68 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyre treads are low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,418 miles

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

Offside Front hazzard light not working when hazzard lights operated.

Slight oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2019 96,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front hazzard light not working when hazzard lights operated.

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,295 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 96,295 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,955 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,955 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,700 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 94,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,439 miles

Both sides rear brakes slightly rubbing.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks engine gearbox and differential.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in nearside lower trunion.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 92,439 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both sides rear brakes slightly rubbing.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks engine gearbox and differential.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in nearside lower trunion.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,944 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,901 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,037 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 83,824 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condition of offside front steering arm (slight play).

Pass 2 Sep 2009 83,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 83,031 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 82,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 80,049 miles

EMISSIONS HIGH BUT ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS ENGINE

JACKING POINTS ON SILLS N/S BROKEN PART OF O/S MISSING

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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NTT 131W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver 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 NTT 131W, 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 NTT 131W registered?

NTT 131W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is NTT 131W safe to buy?

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