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DPO 965W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,983 mi
Last recorded37,983 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPO 965W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 37,983 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 37,983 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 36,602 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 36,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006
Fail 21 Sep 2006

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DPO 965W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DPO 965W, 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 DPO 965W registered?

DPO 965W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is DPO 965W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPO 965W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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