MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,117 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight corrosion to the offside floor pan
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
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front bumper insecure
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)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front brakes slightly draging
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)
as on vt32 test number 3108533676104
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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