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WNW 696X

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,387 mi
Last recorded85,387 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNW 696X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,387 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,516 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 83,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both wiper will not stop.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 80,916 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2018 80,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2018 80,915 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to split tread blocks (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,857 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

brake service

Fail 22 Jul 2011 80,857 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

brake service

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,196 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 80,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre starting to perrish

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 80,126 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,122 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 80,121 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,052 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 80,051 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 79,140 miles

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

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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WNW 696X is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WNW 696X, 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 WNW 696X registered?

WNW 696X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 17 September 1981.

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