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BGT 81W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,046 mi
Last recorded12,046 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGT 81W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2021 12,046 miles

Nearside Front Upper arm bushes poor

Nearside Front shock bush poor

Offside Front Upper arm bushes poor

sills poor

Pass 22 Jun 2020 11,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 9,834 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 9,494 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 8,436 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 6,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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BGT 81W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BGT 81W, 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

How do I check the history of BGT 81W?

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What year was BGT 81W registered?

BGT 81W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is BGT 81W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGT 81W shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGT 81W have outstanding finance?

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