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FDK 800W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,662 mi
Last recorded96,662 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDK 800W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,662 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,427 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,755 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 95,616 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside outer sill has corrosion

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

under body has corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,306 miles

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

Rear exhaust silenser box slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,817 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 94,381 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 93,576 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play inside steering rack/pinion

Pass 15 May 2012 91,926 miles

slight play in / steering rack/pinion

very slight noise in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2011 91,053 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,082 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,078 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 90,075 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 89,673 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 89,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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FDK 800W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FDK 800W, 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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FDK 800W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 2 March 1981.

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