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POD 922W

1981 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,345 mi
Last recorded94,345 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOD 922W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 94,345 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 94,334 miles

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

Offside Front floor pan poorly welded

all 4 tyres perished badly

front brake discs rusty

Fail 2 May 2018 94,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front floor pan poorly welded

all 4 tyres perished badly

front brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,315 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,133 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 86,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 84,379 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

imbalance in rear brakes

oil leaks from engine

Fail 25 May 2010 84,377 miles

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

imbalance in rear brakes

oil leaks from engine

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,180 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 84,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 84,178 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 83,875 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 83,873 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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POD 922W is a 1981 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 POD 922W, 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 POD 922W registered?

POD 922W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 6 May 1981.

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