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RWR 181W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,156 mi
Last recorded58,156 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWR 181W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 31 May 2024 58,156 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 58,155 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 21years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,124 miles

slight play in both front suspension trunions

Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,066 miles

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,014 miles

slight play in both front suspention trunions

Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,959 miles

off side front inner and outer sill weak

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,849 miles

both front suspention trunions av slight play

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,640 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight play in both front suspention trunions

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,408 miles

play in both front suspention trunnions

slight blow on rear exhaust system

slight handbrake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,259 miles

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,156 miles

sliht corr on off side front lower wing

sliht lift in both front suspention trunions

sliht play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,047 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight lift in both front king pins

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,934 miles

off side front lower wing corr

slight play in both front suspention trunions ok point of test

Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in both front suspention trunions ok point of test

Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight hand brake travel

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 18 Nov 2005 55,938 miles

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

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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RWR 181W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RWR 181W, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RWR 181W registered?

RWR 181W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is RWR 181W safe to buy?

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