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REH 250W

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,199 mi
Last recorded34,199 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREH 250W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 34,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front King pins slight movement

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Panel corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body starting to corrode around sills slight wear starting in front suspension

Fail 22 Aug 2007 34,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear starting in front suspension body starting to corrode on sills

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,137 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 31,137 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight lift in both king pins wear starting in front suspension

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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REH 250W is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 REH 250W, 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

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What year was REH 250W registered?

REH 250W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 20 February 1981.

Is REH 250W safe to buy?

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