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TUA 658W

1981 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,492 mi
Last recorded38,492 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUA 658W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 38,492 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 38,490 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 38,488 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 38,486 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 38,473 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,852 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,218 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some lift in offside and nearside front king pins

Fail 4 Jun 2015 37,218 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some lift in offside and nearside front king pins

Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,122 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 37,072 miles

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear suspension uprated,rear anti roll bar removed

slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,072 miles

rear suspension uprated,rear anti roll bar removed

slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,712 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 36,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,217 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,534 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,545 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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TUA 658W is a 1981 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TUA 658W, 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

How do I check the history of TUA 658W?

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What year was TUA 658W registered?

TUA 658W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 14 March 1981.

Is TUA 658W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUA 658W shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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