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RWY 33W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,541 mi
Last recorded3,541 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWY 33W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 3,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 2,562 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 1,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 99,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,567 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,311 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,084 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 93,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,429 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,848 miles

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

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

slight play o/s inner rack end

Fail 30 Jun 2011 89,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,829 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 89,794 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

play in offside and nearside trunions

rear driveshaft cuplin has play

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,675 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 80,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,587 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 76,571 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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RWY 33W 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 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 RWY 33W, 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 RWY 33W registered?

RWY 33W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is RWY 33W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWY 33W shows 18 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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