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SPV 840W

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,160 mi
Last recorded58,160 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPV 840W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 58,160 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 57,993 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 57,813 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,124 miles

all four tyres starting to perish on side walls

Fail 17 Apr 2012 57,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,368 miles

body sills starting to corroid

Fail 23 Jul 2008 56,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front brake pads appear to be close to min.thickness.and discs rusty

o/s rear tyre wall perrished

slight play in n/s rear w/bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,361 miles

Oil leak

oil leak on rear axle

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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SPV 840W is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPV 840W, 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 SPV 840W registered?

SPV 840W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is SPV 840W safe to buy?

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