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TVX 160W

1981 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,401 mi
Last recorded16,401 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVX 160W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 16,401 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,198 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 16,192 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 May 2016 15,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 15,104 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,845 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear axle strap freyed

Fail 11 Apr 2014 14,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear axle strap freyed

Pass 18 Apr 2013 13,836 miles

offside centre castle rail not fully welded

rear tyres lightly rubbing inner wheel arch

Fail 6 Apr 2013 13,820 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

offside centre castle rail not fully welded

rear axle check straps perished

rear tyres lightly rubbing inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,219 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,141 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

play in both front king pins

rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 23 May 2006 13,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some play in both front king pins

the underside of the vehicle is slightly coroded inside and outside of perscribed area's not excesive

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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TVX 160W is a 1981 MG B GT in Black with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TVX 160W, 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 TVX 160W registered?

TVX 160W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 19 March 1981.

Is TVX 160W safe to buy?

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