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RUE 800W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,054 mi
Last recorded27,054 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUE 800W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,054 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 26,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,340 miles

All tyres showing signs of age.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,657 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,939 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 24,925 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,448 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 22,925 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,893 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 22,875 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,392 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 22,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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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RUE 800W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RUE 800W, 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

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What year was RUE 800W registered?

RUE 800W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is RUE 800W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUE 800W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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