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RHA 99W

1981 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,886 mi
Last recorded38,886 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHA 99W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 38,886 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 38,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,548 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 38,548 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire unions to fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,907 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2012 37,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,881 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 37,881 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 37,872 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,832 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 37,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 37,811 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,753 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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RHA 99W is a 1981 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RHA 99W, 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 RHA 99W registered?

RHA 99W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is RHA 99W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHA 99W shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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