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RRE 554W

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,191 mi
Last recorded34,191 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRE 554W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 34,191 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 34,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Failed at 7.03 % should be no more than 4.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake long travel and poor performance on o/s/r 16%

restored vehicle welding work on chassis and inner sills

slight lift in both front suspension axle trunnions

Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,058 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,784 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Jun 2015 31,784 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 31,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plated/undersealed

Fail 28 Jul 2012 31,167 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plated/undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,056 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ALL UNDER CAR

o/s f king pin bush play slightly

Fail 28 May 2010 31,056 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

GENERAL CORROSION ALL UNDER CAR

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s f king pin bush play slightly

o/s n/s f bearing noisy slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,801 miles

corrosion all under car

Fail 17 Apr 2009 30,801 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion all under car

Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,552 miles

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

Some play in nearside king pin

Fail 8 Mar 2008 30,549 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Some play in nearside king pin

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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RRE 554W is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RRE 554W, 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 RRE 554W registered?

RRE 554W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 13 April 1981.

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