MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,141 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Slight corrosion to under side of vehicle.
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r Suspension lever arm slight oil sweeping
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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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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