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BRN 3R

1982 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,922 mi
Last recorded98,922 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 3R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 98,922 miles

Nearside Front floor / castle rail corroded

Offside Front floor / castle rail corroded

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 98,922 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front floor / castle rail corroded

Offside Front floor / castle rail corroded

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 98,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,045 miles

o/s front tyre sidewall has cracks .

Fail 2 Jun 2014 97,038 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre sidewall has cracks .

Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,087 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 96,075 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,021 miles

front lower arm suspension bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

small nail in the o/s rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2011 96,002 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front lower arm suspension bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

small nail in the o/s rear tyre

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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BRN 3R is a 1982 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1982 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 53,914 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 BRN 3R, 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 44 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BRN 3R is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 3 August 1982.

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