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NPA 860W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,854 mi
Last recorded17,854 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPA 860W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 17,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 17,180 miles

All tyres badly cracked / perishing but not deep enough to expose cords, advise replacing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside + offside rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 16,697 miles

All tyres perished

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 16,277 miles

All tyres perished

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 16,085 miles

Tyres started to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,347 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 15,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,158 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,754 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,307 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

offside rear outer sill crusty

Fail 29 Jun 2011 14,307 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

offside rear outer sill crusty

Pass 17 Jun 2010 13,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 13,013 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,013 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 10,800 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 10,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 10,674 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,377 miles

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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NPA 860W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NPA 860W, 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 NPA 860W registered?

NPA 860W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 11 February 1981.

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