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TBM 420W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,033 mi
Last recorded67,033 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBM 420W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,033 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 67,033 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 66,972 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 66,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 66,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 66,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,806 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 66,803 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF Brake backing plate is deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,577 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 66,577 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2006 66,004 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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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TBM 420W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TBM 420W, 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 TBM 420W registered?

TBM 420W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is TBM 420W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBM 420W shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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