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ULB 157W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,464 mi
Last recorded63,464 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULB 157W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 63,464 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2010 61,982 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2010 61,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 60,721 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,340 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2007 57,791 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 57,776 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 52,630 miles

At natural idle speed the HC level is too high but when rpm is increased upto 2000 the HC level goes down to acceptable value.

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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ULB 157W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULB 157W, 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

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What year was ULB 157W registered?

ULB 157W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 8 May 1981.

Is ULB 157W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULB 157W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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