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TWT 230W

1981 MG Mgb

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

4,272 mi
Last recorded4,272 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWT 230W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 4,272 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 3,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 3,592 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 2,212 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 1,613 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 1,490 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 1,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 553 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,231 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 99,229 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,407 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 98,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside lower trunion has wear

off side top trunion has wear

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

play in nearside lower trunion

wear in offside lower arm bushes

Fail 29 Jun 2012 97,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

play in nearside lower trunion

wear in offside lower arm bushes

Pass 11 May 2011 97,600 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 97,600 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 96,990 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 96,982 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2009 96,155 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 96,155 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 94,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 94,240 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 92,792 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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TWT 230W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWT 230W, 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 TWT 230W registered?

TWT 230W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is TWT 230W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWT 230W shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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