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TNJ 167X

1982 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,550 mi
Last recorded69,550 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNJ 167X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 69,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 69,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 69,166 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 68,519 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

gerbox rear oil seal leaking

Fail 13 May 2016 68,513 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Lamps flashing too fast with hazards switched on. (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO content too high at 7.09% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim too high and above zero line. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Uniroyal 165/R14/84T Tread perishing and outer sidewall perished and starting to expose cords. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim too high and above zero line. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread and outer sidewall perished and started to show cords. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox rear oil seal leaking.

Light corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front and rear tyres treads and outer sidewalls perishing.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Leaf spring corroded and weak. (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Rack gaiter twisted and perishing and in poor condition. (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Leaf spring corroded and weak. (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tube within tyre.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,484 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,431 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2014 68,431 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,834 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,831 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,815 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 67,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,754 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 67,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2007 67,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 67,703 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 67,703 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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TNJ 167X is a 1982 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1982 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 53,914 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 TNJ 167X, 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 44 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TNJ 167X is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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