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TLE 585W

1981 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,794 mi
Last recorded36,794 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLE 585W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 36,794 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 35,400 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 34,098 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 34,090 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 31,710 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 29,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,309 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 29,309 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 28,885 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,848 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 28,600 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 28,600 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 28,337 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,081 miles

chips in front windscreen

front tyres perishing

oil leaks?

reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,074 miles

front brake hoses perishing

o/s/r hub oil seal slight leak

oil leak ?

slight judder in rear brake drums

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 13 Aug 2010 26,199 miles

50% of rear number plate lights not working

Oil leak

front tyres perishing

indicators flash slowly

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2010 26,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

50% of rear number plate lights not working

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and scored

front tyres perishing

indicators flash slowly

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 21 Jul 2009 25,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,740 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs scored

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,704 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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TLE 585W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLE 585W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TLE 585W registered?

TLE 585W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 19 June 1981.

Is TLE 585W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLE 585W shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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