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RHA 723W

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,550 mi
Last recorded60,550 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHA 723W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 60,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,701 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2020 59,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 59,239 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,914 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,555 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,132 miles

unable to adjust carbs to pass emissions test due to misfire

Fail 5 Aug 2016 58,078 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

unable to adjust carbs to pass emissions test due to misfire

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,409 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,695 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,374 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,543 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,087 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 53,216 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,635 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 52,298 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 52,291 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suggest steering wheel retaining nut is checked for security

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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RHA 723W is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RHA 723W, 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 RHA 723W registered?

RHA 723W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is RHA 723W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHA 723W shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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