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PAY 461W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,335 mi
Last recorded74,335 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAY 461W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 74,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 74,332 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 74,331 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,330 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,329 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,327 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,318 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,280 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,014 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,913 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 73,884 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 73,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,798 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,717 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 73,114 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 71,548 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,483 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 66,526 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 58,860 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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PAY 461W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PAY 461W, 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 PAY 461W registered?

PAY 461W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 20 February 1981.

Is PAY 461W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAY 461W shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PAY 461W have outstanding finance?

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