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PAL 948W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,896 mi
Last recorded67,896 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAL 948W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,896 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 67,344 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 66,943 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Off side rear tyre side wall in poor condition

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear brakes not working together

Tyre pressure low on both front tyres

o/s head light slightly high

Pass 5 Oct 2006 66,692 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

gear oil is leaking from nearside rear brake back plate

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 6 Oct 2005 65,839 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front floor is corroded slightly

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated. †

up and down movment in offside king pin. †

Fail 6 Oct 2005 65,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front floor is corroded slightly

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated. †

up and down movment in offside king pin. †

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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PAL 948W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PAL 948W, 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 PAL 948W?

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What year was PAL 948W registered?

PAL 948W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 12 February 1981.

Is PAL 948W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAL 948W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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