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RFK 14W

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,486 mi
Last recorded99,486 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFK 14W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 99,486 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 95,768 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,080 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 93,788 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2019 93,759 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 93,495 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 93,495 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,293 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 May 2014 92,496 miles

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding on

Fail 1 May 2014 92,496 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,571 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 90,878 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 14W is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFK 14W, 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 RFK 14W registered?

RFK 14W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 11 February 1981.

Is RFK 14W safe to buy?

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