MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,970 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both rear tyres quite badly perished - replacement recommended
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Both rear tyres perishing
Slight play in both front king pins
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both rear tyres perishing
Slight play in both front king pins
both rear tyres slightly perishing
Both rear tyres perishing slightly
Slight lift in both front king pins
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyres perishing slightly
Slight lift in both front king pins
BOTH REAR PROPSHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Oil leak
clutch hose twisted
front brake disc's slightly pitted
front wipers smear slightly
n/s/r side light & stop light slightly dim
o/s/r tyre slightly worn
rear seat missing!
slight play in steering
slight play o/s inner track rod
tyres underinflated
very slight bind o/s/r
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
UNDERBODY NEEDS TO BE UNDER SEALED!!!
brake pedal rubber worn
front registration plate cracked
o/s/f wheel badge insecure
rear flexi brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded
vacume pipe to carb insecure
vehicle running badly
n/s/r tyre badly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal rubber worn
breather pipe on carb split
fan belt loose
front tyres badly deteriorated
front tyres underinflated
head lamp beam patterns poor
n/s/r side light dim
oil leak
play in both inner trackrods
rear flexi brake hose ferrules
rear registration plate security?
rearbox mount insecure
running poor
starter motor faulty
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UUM 59W is a 1981 MG B GT in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 UUM 59W, 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 UUM 59W registered?
UUM 59W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 8 May 1981.
Is UUM 59W safe to buy?
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