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RTM 505W

1981 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,545 mi
Last recorded74,545 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTM 505W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f and n/s/f inner arches slightly rusted

o/s/f and n/s/f king pins have slight play

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,053 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,415 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 73,415 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,044 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,820 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 69,013 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 68,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside rear tyre outer wall started cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2005 67,385 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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RTM 505W is a 1981 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RTM 505W, 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 RTM 505W registered?

RTM 505W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 9 April 1981.

Is RTM 505W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTM 505W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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