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UUM 59W

1981 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

15,970 mi
Last recorded15,970 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUM 59W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,970 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,918 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Slight play in both front king pins

Fail 15 Jul 2010 15,918 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres perishing

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,953 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 30 May 2008 15,860 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Slight lift in both front king pins

Fail 29 May 2008 15,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,776 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 15,776 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 15,776 miles

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.

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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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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