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NWB 202X

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

73,135 mi
Last recorded73,135 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWB 202X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,135 miles

Nearside Front inner wing has a hole in it but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside centre of outer sill is corroded but within a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

The parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Aug 2018 73,084 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing has a hole in it but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lower bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside centre of outer sill is corroded but within a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

The parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,888 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 69,887 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,388 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP REFLECTOR POOR

Fail 8 Jul 2016 69,388 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP REFLECTOR POOR

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,391 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 68,389 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,394 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 66,377 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,946 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 65,946 miles

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

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

fluid around n/s/r brake drum

n/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,776 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,085 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,234 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 60,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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NWB 202X is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NWB 202X, 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 NWB 202X registered?

NWB 202X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is NWB 202X safe to buy?

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