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TUD 217X

1981 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

22,514 mi
Last recorded22,514 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUD 217X
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 22,514 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 22,455 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 22,452 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,042 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 21,615 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both NSF & OSF. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 21,615 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both NSF & OSF. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 21,457 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 21,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,347 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 21,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all tyres, sidewalls perished

Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,303 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 21,213 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 21,213 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 20,739 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 20,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 May 2012 20,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 20,099 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,436 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,859 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,131 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 17,131 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 15,481 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 12,706 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,633 miles

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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TUD 217X is a 1981 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TUD 217X, 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 TUD 217X registered?

TUD 217X is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 24 September 1981.

Is TUD 217X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUD 217X shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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