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RHP 448W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,790 mi
Last recorded15,790 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHP 448W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 15,790 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 15,786 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working All lights not working (switch missing) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 15,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 13,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 12,904 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 12,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 12,100 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 9,932 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 9,589 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 9,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 8,585 miles

o/s front tyre tread outer edge low

o/s jacking point breaking away from chassis

Fail 4 Sep 2015 8,585 miles

Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front tyre tread outer edge low

o/s jacking point breaking away from chassis

Pass 4 Sep 2014 7,651 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f king pin slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2014 7,651 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2013 7,291 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 7,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 2,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake back plate damp with oil

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

o/s jacking point worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 1,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake travel high

n/s/r back plate damp with oil

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2009 94,941 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2008 92,771 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/r back plate damp with oil

Pass 11 Sep 2007 89,752 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 89,752 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 84,542 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 82,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 82,161 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 82,152 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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RHP 448W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RHP 448W, 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 RHP 448W registered?

RHP 448W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 6 February 1981.

Is RHP 448W safe to buy?

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