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ORY 282W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,577 mi
Last recorded44,577 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORY 282W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 44,577 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 44,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 44,446 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Big hole in rear box and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,365 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,415 miles

fuel tank starting to rust

n/s front brake hose slightly twisted

slight blow on rear box

slight lift in o/s kingpin

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,899 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,638 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,423 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,013 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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ORY 282W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ORY 282W, 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 ORY 282W registered?

ORY 282W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is ORY 282W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORY 282W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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