MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,042 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
advise on rear seat back locking device -appear to be of original desighn poor lock style.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
advise on rear seat back locking device -appear to be of original desighn poor lock style.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise rear flexi brake hose end ferrule corroding.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise corrosion at bulkhead on off side dash support point.
advise rear brake flexi hose corroding at end ferrules.
slight damage to front reg plate advise.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Inner Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Inner Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
advise of wear on off side of steering rack.
front no plate damaged at edge advise replacement.
slight lift on off side front wheel bearing advise only.
wiper linkage worn advise replacement.
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TUS 161W is a 1981 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 TUS 161W, 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 TUS 161W registered?
TUS 161W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 9 February 1981.
Is TUS 161W safe to buy?
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