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RAR 185W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,141 mi
Last recorded77,141 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 185W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,141 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 77,136 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,856 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,350 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 74,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing Front Bolt Too Short (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing Front Bolt Too Short (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Engine Mounting Broken

Pass 26 Jan 2017 74,140 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 73,740 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 73,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,406 miles

play nsf trunnion

Fail 4 Feb 2015 73,406 miles

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

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

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Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,551 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,827 miles

corosion noted to n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills[wing panels]

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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RAR 185W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RAR 185W, 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 RAR 185W?

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What year was RAR 185W registered?

RAR 185W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 16 February 1981.

Is RAR 185W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAR 185W shows 12 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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