CarVerify

Free Car Check

ESF 209W

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,660 mi
Last recorded51,660 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationESF 209W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,660 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,594 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 51,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in all front and rear wheel bearings

vehicle undersealed

Fail 1 Jul 2014 50,579 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in all front and rear wheel bearings

vehicle undersealed

washers poor

Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,238 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,132 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2008 50,022 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 50,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 49,786 miles

battery securing box severely corroded.

o/s and n/s front and n/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

some areas of vehicle heavily undersealed making assesment difficult.

surface corrosion in some areas under vehicle.

Battery insecure

Fail 22 May 2007 49,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery securing box severely corroded.

o/s and n/s front and n/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

some areas of underside of vehicle heavily undersealed making assesment difficult.

surface corrosion in areas under vehicle.

Battery insecure

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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ESF 209W is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ESF 209W, 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 ESF 209W?

You can check the full history of ESF 209W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ESF 209W registered?

ESF 209W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 12 March 1981.

Is ESF 209W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESF 209W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ESF 209W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ESF 209W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.