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DNP 455W

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,860 mi
Last recorded3,860 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNP 455W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 3,860 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 3,585 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 3,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 2,416 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 2,351 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 2,348 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 1,918 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 1,918 miles

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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DNP 455W is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DNP 455W, 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

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What year was DNP 455W registered?

DNP 455W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is DNP 455W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNP 455W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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