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PRK 34W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,987 mi
Last recorded37,987 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRK 34W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 37,987 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 37,852 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 37,852 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 37,773 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 37,761 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 37,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 37,661 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,189 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,063 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,919 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,304 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,655 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 35,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,514 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,352 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,501 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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PRK 34W 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 PRK 34W, 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 PRK 34W registered?

PRK 34W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 11 February 1981.

Is PRK 34W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRK 34W 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.

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