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PNA 530W

1981 MG Mgb GT

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,139 mi
Last recorded55,139 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb GT49,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNA 530W
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 55,139 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 55,110 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,566 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 54,463 miles

stone chip to o/s of windscreen outside swept area

Fail 25 Jul 2017 54,448 miles

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

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

1 x bulb inop in each number plate lamp

stone chip to o/s of windscreen outside swept area

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,231 miles

stone chip to o/s of windscreen/scratched on n/s

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,155 miles

n/s headlamp aim low

stone chip to o/s of windscreen,scratching to n/s area

Pass 2 Aug 2014 54,045 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,948 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,939 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 53,939 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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PNA 530W is a 1981 MG Mgb GT in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 49,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PNA 530W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PNA 530W registered?

PNA 530W is a 1981 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is PNA 530W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNA 530W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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