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FBN 777W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,864 mi
Last recorded85,864 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBN 777W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,864 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 85,862 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside door speaker wiring broken

Pass 9 Jun 2018 85,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,660 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2017 85,656 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,368 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 85,162 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,246 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 83,246 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 81,218 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,311 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 80,299 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 80,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FBN 777W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FBN 777W, 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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FBN 777W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 2 January 1981.

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