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BFW 154W

1981 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,781 mi
Last recorded57,781 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 154W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,781 miles

the alternateor pully was off due to no nut fitted a tempery nut to carry out mot needs the correct nut a washer fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,751 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 57,751 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,625 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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BFW 154W is a 1981 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFW 154W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFW 154W registered?

BFW 154W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is BFW 154W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 154W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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