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LAN 27W

1981 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,179 mi
Last recorded63,179 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAN 27W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 63,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,029 miles

Exhaust system slightly leaking from the rear box.

Pass 29 May 2018 62,918 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 62,913 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working comes on with sidelights (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 62,788 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 62,776 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal before wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,188 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 61,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,512 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,792 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 60,789 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,405 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 60,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,996 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,460 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 58,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 58,751 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 57,570 miles

Slight wear in bottom of both nearside and offside front king pins.

Fail 29 Nov 2005 57,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight wear in bottom of both nearside and offside front king pins

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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LAN 27W is a 1981 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LAN 27W, 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 LAN 27W registered?

LAN 27W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 2 June 1981.

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