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BFW 398W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,117 mi
Last recorded7,117 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 398W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 7,117 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 6,732 miles

slight corrosion to the offside floor pan

Fail 8 Aug 2012 6,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight corrosion to the offside floor pan

Pass 9 Aug 2011 6,197 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 6,196 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 5,860 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 5,859 miles

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2009 5,659 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 5,657 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 5,474 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brakes slightly draging

Pass 22 Jun 2007 5,466 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 5,464 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,222 miles

as on vt32 test number 3108533676104

Fail 22 Jun 2006 5,220 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 398W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BFW 398W, 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 BFW 398W registered?

BFW 398W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is BFW 398W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 398W shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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