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RKN 432W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

27,980 mi
Last recorded27,980 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKN 432W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 27,980 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 27,980 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 27,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 27,980 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 27,980 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 27,980 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 27,980 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 27,980 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,980 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 27,980 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,980 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,987 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 27,980 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 27,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,980 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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RKN 432W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RKN 432W, 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 RKN 432W registered?

RKN 432W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 22 May 1981.

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The MOT history for RKN 432W shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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