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FDY 726W

1981 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,362 mi
Last recorded58,362 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDY 726W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 58,362 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 58,001 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 57,510 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 57,103 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 56,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,463 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 56,170 miles

fuel cap seal perished

rear leak spring bushes perished

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2019 56,007 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,685 miles

Both rear leaf spring bushes perished

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,607 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 26 Sep 2017 55,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,364 miles

some rear brake imbalance

Fail 6 Oct 2016 55,362 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,907 miles

corrosion to sills, exhaust system and front and rear suspension

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,509 miles

hand brake travel quite high

o/s/f sill corroded out of area

Fail 1 Oct 2014 54,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake travel quite high

o/s/f sill corroded out of area

Fail 22 Oct 2013 54,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has age related cracks

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,136 miles

nearside front tyre has age related cracks

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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FDY 726W is a 1981 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FDY 726W, 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

How do I check the history of FDY 726W?

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What year was FDY 726W registered?

FDY 726W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is FDY 726W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDY 726W shows 18 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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