MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,719 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust system damaged
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
rear brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
very small hole in nearside steering rack boot
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SRT 856W is a 1981 MG B GT in Black with a 3,528cc 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 SRT 856W, 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 SRT 856W?
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What year was SRT 856W registered?
SRT 856W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 3 July 1981.
Is SRT 856W safe to buy?
The MOT history for SRT 856W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SRT 856W have outstanding finance?
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