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RKO 696W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,084 mi
Last recorded8,084 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKO 696W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 8,084 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 May 2013 8,084 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 7,667 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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RKO 696W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKO 696W, 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

How do I check the history of RKO 696W?

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What year was RKO 696W registered?

RKO 696W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is RKO 696W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKO 696W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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