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SFD 99W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFD 99W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 74,045 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 74,042 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plates fitted to vehicles manufactured on or after 1 January 1978 must: have black characters on a white background when fitted to the front have black characters on a yellow background when fitted to the rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plates fitted to vehicles manufactured on or after 1 January 1978 must: have black characters on a white background when fitted to the front have black characters on a yellow background when fitted to the rear (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,561 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,077 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,555 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 70,555 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 68,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 65,357 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,715 miles

Oil leak

Signs of corrision to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2011 57,715 miles

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

Oil leak

Signs of corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,746 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,957 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,938 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

front tyres cracked

n/s rear tyre cracked

o/s rear tyre worn low

Fail 17 Sep 2007 52,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,256 miles

very slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,108 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 49,198 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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SFD 99W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver 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 SFD 99W, 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 SFD 99W registered?

SFD 99W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 20 February 1981.

Is SFD 99W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFD 99W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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