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RDP 460

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,959 mi
Last recorded51,959 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDP 460
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 51,959 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 51,959 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust blowing slightly at front pipes onto manifold.

Front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front track rod end boot deteriorated.

Play in both steering rack inner joints.

Radiator damp at nearside lower corner.

Slight engine /gearbox oil leaks.

Slight play in nearside front stub pin.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 51,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak/s

suspect speedometer not working

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank damaged

suspect speedometer not working

Fail 4 Jan 2019 51,959 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank damaged

suspect speedometer not working

Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank dented in o/s/f corner

oil leak/s

Pass 28 Nov 2016 51,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear axle seal leaking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank slightly damaged

oil leak/s

Pass 25 Nov 2015 51,959 miles

under bonnet sound proofing insecure

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,959 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly distorted

exhaust downpipe corroded and weak

nearside rear back plate damp

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

play in steering rack

rear brake pipes rusty

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 23 Dec 2013 51,959 miles

Oil leak

corrosion throughout exhaust system

nearside front tyre slightly distorted

nearside rear bake plate damp

rear brake pipes rusty

slight front brake judder

slight play in nearside front axle stub pin

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,959 miles

brake pipe across rear axle rusty

nearside front floor section holed

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2012 51,959 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

brake pipe across rear axle rusty

nearside front floor section holed

nearside rear back plate damp

offside rear back plate damp

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,867 miles

nearside floor at front/sill rusty

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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RDP 460 is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RDP 460, 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 RDP 460 registered?

RDP 460 is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 14 May 1981.

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The MOT history for RDP 460 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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