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OTA 342W

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,809 mi
Last recorded62,809 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTA 342W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 62,809 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 62,696 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 62,693 miles

All position lamps not working Intermittent switch (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,402 miles

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

Slight play at o/s/f lower trunnion

Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Slight play at o/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,503 miles

rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 14 Jun 2012 59,503 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,821 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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OTA 342W is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OTA 342W, 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 OTA 342W registered?

OTA 342W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 13 April 1981.

Is OTA 342W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTA 342W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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