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UOO 77W

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,518 mi
Last recorded69,518 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOO 77W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,518 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 69,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,820 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,780 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 67,780 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 67,612 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 67,533 miles

hc's high but passed

rear metal brake pipes corrroding

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Apr 2006 67,223 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 67,223 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

handbrake release button sticks †battery overcharging?

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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UOO 77W is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOO 77W, 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 UOO 77W registered?

UOO 77W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 6 February 1981.

Is UOO 77W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOO 77W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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