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SRO 38W

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,551 mi
Last recorded49,551 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRO 38W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 49,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 45,475 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 45,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability rod shorter than other side (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 36,972 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 36,849 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 29,524 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 28,840 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 28,173 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,398 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 26,406 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,575 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight wear in rear prop-shaft u/j

Pass 12 Jul 2010 20,111 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 20,111 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,105 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 14,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 38W is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 38W, 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.

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What year was SRO 38W registered?

SRO 38W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 31 January 1981.

Is SRO 38W safe to buy?

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