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PPF 939W

1981 MG Mgb GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,536 mi
Last recorded62,536 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb GT49,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPF 939W
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,536 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,060 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,099 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,207 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,497 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 59,496 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,379 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,810 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 55,483 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 54,495 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 53,065 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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PPF 939W is a 1981 MG Mgb GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 49,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPF 939W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PPF 939W?

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What year was PPF 939W registered?

PPF 939W is a 1981 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 5 February 1981.

Is PPF 939W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPF 939W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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