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RUE 582W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,120 mi
Last recorded65,120 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUE 582W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 65,120 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,004 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rubber strap broken away on n/s/r suspension

Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,649 miles

Water pump leaking

Fail 25 May 2017 64,648 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Water pump leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,048 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 64,048 miles

Fuel hose leaking At in line filter (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,578 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 63,578 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,570 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,502 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 63,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 63,362 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 63,343 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 63,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

†1) Front anti- roll bar links worn. † †2) O/S kingpin assy some wear.

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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RUE 582W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RUE 582W, 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 RUE 582W registered?

RUE 582W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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