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FIW 5665

1984 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,563 mi
Last recorded20,563 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1984 MG B GT32,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 5665
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 20,556 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate on front bumper to small (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements white letters on black backing on plate on bonnet (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 19,207 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 19,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,017 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015
Fail 17 Apr 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight splits n/s/f tyre walls

Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,724 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight oil on engine and gearbox

Fail 18 Apr 2012 17,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight oil on engine and gearbox

Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,771 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 16,307 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 15,693 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 15,385 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 15,145 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 15,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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FIW 5665 is a 1984 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 32,017 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 FIW 5665, 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 42 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FIW 5665 registered?

FIW 5665 is a 1984 MG B GT, first registered on 16 February 1984.

Is FIW 5665 safe to buy?

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