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RFG 228X

1982 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,089 mi
Last recorded91,089 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFG 228X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,089 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 89,202 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 89,202 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 85,480 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 85,475 miles

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

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 80,327 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 78,336 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 77,571 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 73,894 miles

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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RFG 228X is a 1982 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 53,914 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 RFG 228X, 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 44 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 RFG 228X registered?

RFG 228X is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is RFG 228X safe to buy?

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