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CUY 99W

1981 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,164 mi
Last recorded13,164 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUY 99W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 13,164 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 13,092 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 13,092 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,044 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 13,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,971 miles

n/a rear tyre slight cracking to walls

Fail 3 Sep 2010 12,971 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 12,913 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 12,904 miles

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

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

offside front tyre badly cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2007 12,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 12,834 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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CUY 99W is a 1981 MG B GT in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CUY 99W, 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 CUY 99W registered?

CUY 99W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 11 February 1981.

Is CUY 99W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUY 99W shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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