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RHS 500W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,396 mi
Last recorded78,396 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHS 500W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 78,396 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking from steering shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 78,393 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump fittings leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking major fuel leak at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch at lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached front bumper mountings corroded (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking at steering shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,782 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,686 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,170 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

welding repairs heavy undersealed

Fail 16 Aug 2016 77,170 miles

Fuel system component insecure pump (7.2.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,061 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 77,059 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

holes n/side and o/side floor and sills

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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RHS 500W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RHS 500W, 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 RHS 500W registered?

RHS 500W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 6 February 1981.

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