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SEA 44W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,275 mi
Last recorded11,275 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEA 44W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 11,275 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 10,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 9,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 8,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 7,093 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 7,075 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 5,579 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 5,570 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight lift in nearside lower trunion

Pass 24 Mar 2012 4,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 4,564 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 4,558 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 4,374 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 4,371 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 4,022 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 3,506 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 2,933 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 2,269 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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SEA 44W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SEA 44W, 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 SEA 44W registered?

SEA 44W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is SEA 44W safe to buy?

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