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UNO 888W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,760 mi
Last recorded60,760 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNO 888W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 60,760 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 60,758 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,584 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush.Contaminated with oil. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 59,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes covered in grease under neath (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 56,597 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 55,595 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 55,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 53,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRont of spring/mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 51,383 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,092 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 50,090 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,382 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,539 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,767 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 43,766 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,422 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 35,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,654 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,144 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 58,031 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,336 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)

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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UNO 888W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UNO 888W, 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 UNO 888W registered?

UNO 888W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is UNO 888W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNO 888W shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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