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RBF 820W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,663 mi
Last recorded46,663 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBF 820W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 46,663 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 46,060 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 45,567 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,565 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 45,375 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 45,375 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 45,112 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,551 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,818 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,502 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 43,498 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,227 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 41,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

All front suspension bushes deteriorted

Battery insecure

Both front suspension lower bump stops missing

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Off side front inner body member rusted and holed

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,473 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,384 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 38,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f bump stop insecure †o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 15 Jun 2006 36,544 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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RBF 820W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RBF 820W, 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.

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What year was RBF 820W registered?

RBF 820W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 11 February 1981.

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