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PAF 271X

1982 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,294 mi
Last recorded65,294 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAF 271X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 65,294 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 64,367 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 63,369 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 62,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 61,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 61,432 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 60,598 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 59,868 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 59,217 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 58,997 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,505 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,069 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 58,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,634 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 57,550 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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PAF 271X is a 1982 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1982 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 53,914 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 PAF 271X, 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 44 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 PAF 271X registered?

PAF 271X is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 18 June 1982.

Is PAF 271X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAF 271X 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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