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BUR 907S

1983 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,952 mi
Last recorded16,952 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1983 MG B GT38,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 907S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2015 16,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak + not functioning (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 14,581 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 14,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 14,030 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,709 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 12,525 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s/f suspension bump stops missing

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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BUR 907S is a 1983 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 38,254 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 BUR 907S, 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 43 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BUR 907S registered?

BUR 907S is a 1983 MG B GT, first registered on 29 September 1983.

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