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OUF 263W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,156 mi
Last recorded24,156 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUF 263W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 24,097 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 23,957 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 23,955 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,682 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 23,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,032 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,759 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 22,634 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 22,230 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 21,947 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 21,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,507 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,866 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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OUF 263W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUF 263W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OUF 263W registered?

OUF 263W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is OUF 263W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUF 263W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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