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FCJ 37W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,845 mi
Last recorded66,845 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCJ 37W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers broken on supports in front & behind rear axle, system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 66,844 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers broken on supports in front & behind rear axle, system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 66,371 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 66,371 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,260 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,750 miles

exhaust center support rubber broken

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 63,746 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 63,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment park brake lever at backplate (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 63,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,571 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 62,571 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,002 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 62,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,228 miles

rear eexhaust support rusted..rear no plate deterioated.oil leaks noted..co emissioons just in limits

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,251 miles

oil leak noted...CO emissions just met limits

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,334 miles

rear gearbox oil seal leaks..slight wear o/side king pins..rear road springs corroded..

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,646 miles

both rear road springs corroding

rear gearbox seal leaking

Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,646 miles

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

both rear road springs corroding

rear gearbox seal leaking

Pass 6 May 2011 57,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 57,939 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyre walls are cracked..

Pass 18 May 2010 57,509 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 54,060 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 53,075 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 52,146 miles

Hazard warning light switch operation weak.

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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FCJ 37W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FCJ 37W, 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 FCJ 37W registered?

FCJ 37W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 17 February 1981.

Is FCJ 37W safe to buy?

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