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LUJ 45W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,567 mi
Last recorded70,567 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUJ 45W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 70,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 69,505 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective *** BUBBER BOBBIN BROKEN AWAY, AND CLAMP LOOSE / NOISEY *** (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.5MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower *** CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER RUBBER BOOT DETERIORATED, CYLINDER INNER CORRODING ***

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.9MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 69,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective *** BUBBER BOBBIN BROKEN AWAY, AND CLAMP LOOSE / NOISEY *** (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.5MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower *** CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER RUBBER BOOT DETERIORATED, CYLINDER INNER CORRODING ***

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.9MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 68,635 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 68,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 67,840 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,794 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 63,794 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking WHEEL CYLINDER ? (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,531 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 50,531 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,228 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,591 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,141 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,479 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,134 miles

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2006 37,134 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/S/R brake pipe rusty

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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LUJ 45W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LUJ 45W, 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 LUJ 45W registered?

LUJ 45W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is LUJ 45W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUJ 45W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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