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TLN 765W

1981 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

14,726 mi
Last recorded14,726 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLN 765W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 14,726 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 14,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 14,383 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 14,383 miles

Direction indicator not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 13,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 13,778 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 13,310 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 12,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 12,699 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 12,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 12,121 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 11,719 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 10,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,678 miles

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

front brakes binding

Pass 5 Mar 2008 9,023 miles

Both rear suspension leaf springs weak

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

differential pinion has oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 8,298 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 7,607 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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TLN 765W is a 1981 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 TLN 765W, 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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What year was TLN 765W registered?

TLN 765W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 25 June 1981.

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