MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,572 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ETY 97W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 ETY 97W, 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.
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What year was ETY 97W registered?
ETY 97W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is ETY 97W safe to buy?
The MOT history for ETY 97W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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