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RWD 554W

1981 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,953 mi
Last recorded40,953 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWD 554W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 40,953 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 40,906 miles

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Pass 18 May 2017 40,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 40,853 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 40,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber mounting damaged/bent

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

various oil leaks

Fail 19 May 2016 40,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump/regulator at tank (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber mounting damaged/bent

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

various oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2015 40,816 miles

Corrosion at base of offside front wing

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 14 May 2015 40,816 miles

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

Corrosion at base of offside front wing

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 May 2014 40,794 miles

slight movent in n/s/f kingpin

Fail 15 May 2014 40,793 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movent in n/s/f kingpin

Pass 28 May 2013 40,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play in n/s/f lower trunion

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,355 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 40,355 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,317 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,302 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 40,302 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,908 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 39,798 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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RWD 554W is a 1981 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RWD 554W, 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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RWD 554W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 4 February 1981.

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