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RFK 11W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,048 mi
Last recorded58,048 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFK 11W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valance corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle cover in underseal

Fail 31 Aug 2021 58,045 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valance corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle cover in underseal

Pass 5 Sep 2020 54,679 miles

underside covered in waxoil

Fail 1 Sep 2020 54,679 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front brake pads low (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underside covered in waxoil

Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,058 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 48,112 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

imbalance in rear brake

Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust support clamp broken

rear cotton reel rubber support worn

rear seats removed from car

Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,243 miles

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

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2016 38,243 miles

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

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

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,074 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 32,074 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside headlamp aim not tested

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 29,309 miles

Off side head lamp aim high

Fail 16 Oct 2014 29,309 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off side head lamp aim high

Pass 28 Sep 2013 29,299 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 29,229 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 28,496 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,382 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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RFK 11W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RFK 11W, 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 RFK 11W registered?

RFK 11W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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