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UVS 580W

1981 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,406 mi
Last recorded75,406 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVS 580W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 75,406 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear of gearbox. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering kingpin.

Pass 11 Sep 2024 75,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 75,252 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 75,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 75,011 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 74,818 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,393 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 74,393 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 74,123 miles

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

c.o. emissions altered to 1.5%.

Pass 31 May 2016 75,875 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 73,853 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 73,853 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

front to rear brake pipes parts slightly corroded & parts covered in sealer

indicator switch for ns not working very well

slight play in nsf suspension

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,484 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,202 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,183 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 73,088 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,870 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 72,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,592 miles

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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UVS 580W is a 1981 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVS 580W, 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 UVS 580W registered?

UVS 580W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 27 May 1981.

Is UVS 580W safe to buy?

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