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NUX 141W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,858 mi
Last recorded95,858 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUX 141W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,858 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 95,857 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 95,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

58% imbalance on rear brakes

both rear axle straps broken

corrosion around windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2010 94,982 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 94,919 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both king pins slight play

handbrake cable loose to axle

o/s/f floor corroded near transmission tunnel

Pass 14 Nov 2007 93,275 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 93,275 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2006 90,817 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 90,817 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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NUX 141W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NUX 141W, 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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NUX 141W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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