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NPJ 235W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,787 mi
Last recorded42,787 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPJ 235W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,787 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,193 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 40,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,088 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,705 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,244 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 22,821 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 22,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 22,046 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,997 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 21,510 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 21,495 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2008 21,400 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

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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NPJ 235W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NPJ 235W, 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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What year was NPJ 235W registered?

NPJ 235W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 14 April 1981.

Is NPJ 235W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPJ 235W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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