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PYY 146D

1981 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,037 mi
Last recorded21,037 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb GT49,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 146D
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 21,037 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 19,808 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 19,001 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 18,202 miles

Fuel Pipe Corroded

Rev Counter Not Working

Fail 13 Jul 2017 18,202 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe Corroded

Rev Counter Not Working

Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,021 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2016 18,020 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak ()

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2015 17,924 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,370 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,054 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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PYY 146D is a 1981 MG Mgb GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PYY 146D, 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

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What year was PYY 146D registered?

PYY 146D is a 1981 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is PYY 146D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYY 146D shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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