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UUM 6W

1981 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,354 mi
Last recorded75,354 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUM 6W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,354 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 75,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,385 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 74,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,700 miles

Front suspension rubbers perishing and starting to split

Nearside Front seat missing

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside and offside front suspention lower bushes perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,375 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front trunion bearing

slight play in off side front trunion bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,757 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front 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 18 Apr 2012 69,287 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 69,282 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SLIGHT CORROSION IN O/S/F FLOOR PAN/// N/S/F WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE// NO TELL TAIL HI BEAM WARNING

Pass 12 Apr 2006 69,278 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 69,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 6W is a 1981 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 6W, 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 UUM 6W registered?

UUM 6W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 4 June 1981.

Is UUM 6W safe to buy?

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