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OTA 355W

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,373 mi
Last recorded86,373 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTA 355W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/steering/brake components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 86,372 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/steering/braking components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,943 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 85,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Ball joint (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has serious age cracks to side wall

Offside Front Tyre has serious age cracks to side wall

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,722 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 89,716 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,627 miles

slight play front lower trunions

Fail 25 May 2011 88,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play front lower trunions

Pass 19 May 2010 86,151 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 86,151 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2009 83,206 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 83,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 81,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 77,901 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 355W is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 355W, 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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OTA 355W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 2 April 1981.

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