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UTW 92W

1981 MG Mgb

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,095 mi
Last recorded44,095 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTW 92W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 44,095 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 41,260 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 41,000 miles

Nearside Rear axle oil leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,260 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,100 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,260 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear half shaft seal slight leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 38,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear half shaft seal slight leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,290 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2007 36,714 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 36,714 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 36,212 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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UTW 92W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UTW 92W, 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 UTW 92W registered?

UTW 92W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is UTW 92W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTW 92W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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