MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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)
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)
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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?
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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.
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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?
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