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PRW 957W

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,695 mi
Last recorded43,695 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRW 957W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 43,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covered with heavily sealant

Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,138 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 43,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 43,124 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 43,094 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat loose drivers seat belt starting to fray main beam warning inop vehicle corroding in various areas

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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PRW 957W is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PRW 957W, 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 PRW 957W?

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What year was PRW 957W registered?

PRW 957W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is PRW 957W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRW 957W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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