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OUT 400W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,416 mi
Last recorded87,416 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUT 400W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 87,416 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 87,211 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 86,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,162 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,788 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 85,325 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 84,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,417 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 83,995 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,589 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 83,006 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,908 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,048 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 79,646 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 79,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 78,746 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 76,067 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 76,067 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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OUT 400W 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 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 OUT 400W, 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

How do I check the history of OUT 400W?

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What year was OUT 400W registered?

OUT 400W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 4 February 1981.

Is OUT 400W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUT 400W shows 18 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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