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TRW 629W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

47,400 mi
Last recorded47,400 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRW 629W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 47,400 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

seat belts are fitted front only

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,384 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 47,384 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,377 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nsf tyre is worn on inner edge advise replaced

Fail 1 Jun 2010 47,358 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nsf tyre is worn on inner edge advise replaced

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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TRW 629W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 TRW 629W, 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 TRW 629W registered?

TRW 629W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 18 February 1981.

Is TRW 629W safe to buy?

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