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OPE 835W

1981 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,975 mi
Last recorded96,975 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPE 835W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 96,975 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,615 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 96,615 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,480 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,334 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 95,828 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 95,384 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,308 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 95,063 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 95,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 94,813 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,433 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel is binding slightly

Prop shaft UJ have slight play in them but not execessive

Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,187 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 94,186 miles

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 94,139 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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OPE 835W is a 1981 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPE 835W, 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 OPE 835W registered?

OPE 835W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 22 May 1981.

Is OPE 835W safe to buy?

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