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PMS 34W

1981 MG B GT

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,892 mi
Last recorded99,892 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMS 34W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 99,892 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 96,214 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 96,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 92,885 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 92,885 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,962 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

car presented with no chrome rims om headlamps headlamp aim ok

clutch slave cylindersupply hose mountig clamp temporary repaired

oil leak front of engine onto steering rack

slight leak rear axle pinion seal

slight play on brake pedal side to side

throttle cable adjuster insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2010 89,962 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch slave cylindersupply hose mountig clamp temporary repaired

oil leak front of engine onto steering rack

slight leak rear axle pinion seal

throttle cable adjuster insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,793 miles

advisewindscreen slightly scratched and scored vision good

car has had extensive underside and chassis welding work done previosly all heavily blacked ok on test inspection

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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PMS 34W is a 1981 MG B GT in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PMS 34W, 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 PMS 34W registered?

PMS 34W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is PMS 34W safe to buy?

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