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OKK 908W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,343 mi
Last recorded42,343 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKK 908W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 42,343 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 38,802 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 38,610 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 38,457 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 37,885 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,694 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 36,678 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,787 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 35,683 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,658 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 35,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,473 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 35,289 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,818 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,773 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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OKK 908W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OKK 908W, 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 OKK 908W registered?

OKK 908W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 2 March 1981.

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