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GDE 405W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,000 mi
Last recorded26,000 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDE 405W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 26,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 24,805 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 24,802 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,468 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 20,883 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Oil leak engine block ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 20,881 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Oil leak engine block ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 17,827 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 16,615 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 15,861 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 15,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 12,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 11,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,869 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GDE 405W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDE 405W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDE 405W registered?

GDE 405W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is GDE 405W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDE 405W shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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