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SKK 418W

1981 MG Mgb GT

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,994 mi
Last recorded84,994 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb GT49,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKK 418W
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,994 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,508 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2014 82,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,410 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 80,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,277 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,958 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 76,957 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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SKK 418W is a 1981 MG Mgb GT in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 49,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SKK 418W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SKK 418W registered?

SKK 418W is a 1981 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 2 April 1981.

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