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OLS 771W

1981 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,112 mi
Last recorded84,112 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLS 771W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 84,112 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,020 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 82,983 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,903 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 80,903 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure under bonnet (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 80,867 miles

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

slight play both rear leaf springs front bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,867 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play both rear leaf springs front bushes

Fail 13 Oct 2016 80,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,460 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,216 miles

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

rear brakes slight binding

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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OLS 771W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLS 771W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLS 771W registered?

OLS 771W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 14 January 1981.

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