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RRF 617W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,141 mi
Last recorded1,141 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRF 617W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 1,141 miles

All four coil springs are corroded

Offside Front Seat buckle taped up but still working fine

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 831 miles

All suspension springs are corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox and rear diff oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt buckle taped up

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 831 miles

All suspension springs are corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox and rear diff oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt buckle taped up

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 787 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Slight corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 783 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated Damp (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Rear Diff damp

Sump corroded and damp Gear box damp

Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,719 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,701 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 100,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r Suspension lever arm slight oil sweeping

Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion in offside and nearside jack points

Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,472 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 96,935 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 95,857 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 94,243 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,937 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 91,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 89,522 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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RRF 617W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RRF 617W, 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 RRF 617W registered?

RRF 617W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is RRF 617W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRF 617W shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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