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NFG 1W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,748 mi
Last recorded37,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFG 1W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,748 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 37,748 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 37,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 36,821 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 36,821 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,564 miles

Both front and Nearside rear tyres cracked/perished slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has two deep cuts in tread, unable to identify cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle has been treated, not allowing full inspection of corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2016 36,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and Nearside rear tyres cracked/perished slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has two deep cuts in tread, unable to identify cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle has been treated, not allowing full inspection of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,342 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 35,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,237 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Water pump weeping

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,373 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,822 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 30,821 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,096 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,406 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,561 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,075 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,037 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 17,982 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 17,868 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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NFG 1W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NFG 1W, 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 NFG 1W registered?

NFG 1W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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