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PBY 298K

1982 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,223 mi
Last recorded46,223 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 298K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,223 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,212 miles

Front tyres perished on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 15 Aug 2016 46,171 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight lift

Offside Front Tyre perished

vehicle idle alters when brake is depressed, possible very slight internal brake servo leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 45,988 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front suspension has slight lift

Offside Front Tyre perished

vehicle idle alters when brake is depressed, possible very slight internal brake servo leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,980 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 45,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot lid does not open nessarsary inspection carried out from rear seat area

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,779 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 45,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

nsr service brake grabbing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 45,728 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 45,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,871 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 43,225 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 43,225 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,132 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,305 miles

Nearside Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 41,300 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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PBY 298K is a 1982 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PBY 298K, 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.

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PBY 298K is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 29 May 1982.

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