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BSF 275W

1981 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,418 mi
Last recorded6,418 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSF 275W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 6,418 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 5,632 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 4,541 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 2,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2011 1,127 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 99,694 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 99,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BSF 275W is a 1981 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BSF 275W, 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 BSF 275W?

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What year was BSF 275W registered?

BSF 275W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 13 February 1981.

Is BSF 275W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSF 275W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BSF 275W have outstanding finance?

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