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OPH 936W

1981 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,712 mi
Last recorded36,712 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPH 936W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 36,712 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 36,136 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 36,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 35,256 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack/perrish

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 34,881 miles

n/s and o/s front chassis corroded

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Aug 2016 34,370 miles

Oil leak from o/s/r hub

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 34,370 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,779 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2014 33,689 miles

surface corrosion in all structual areas

Fail 3 May 2014 33,665 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

surface corrosion in all structual areas

Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 33,524 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,370 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,373 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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OPH 936W is a 1981 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPH 936W, 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 OPH 936W registered?

OPH 936W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 25 June 1981.

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