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FAE 25W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,614 mi
Last recorded58,614 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAE 25W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 58,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 57,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 57,568 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside front inner flitch

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

unable to inspect parts of vehicle for corrosion due to underseal applied

water leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 57,557 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside front inner flitch

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

unable to inspect parts of vehicle for corrosion due to underseal applied

water leak

Pass 15 May 2009 56,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 54,909 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 54,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 54,488 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FAE 25W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FAE 25W, 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 FAE 25W registered?

FAE 25W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is FAE 25W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAE 25W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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