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SRO 23W

1981 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,448 mi
Last recorded25,448 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRO 23W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,448 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 25,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,204 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,514 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,111 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 25,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SRO 23W is a 1981 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SRO 23W, 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

How do I check the history of SRO 23W?

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What year was SRO 23W registered?

SRO 23W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 17 March 1981.

Is SRO 23W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRO 23W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SRO 23W have outstanding finance?

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