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JOB 33W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,183 mi
Last recorded80,183 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOB 33W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,183 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 80,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 80,058 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,745 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 79,414 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed, making full inspection difficult. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 79,091 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed, making full inspection difficult. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 78,762 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,248 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 77,112 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 76,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 76,727 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2009 76,043 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 74,593 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 73,067 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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JOB 33W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 JOB 33W, 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.

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What year was JOB 33W registered?

JOB 33W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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