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SUG 994W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,400 mi
Last recorded77,400 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUG 994W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 77,400 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 76,797 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 76,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,612 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 75,611 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 74,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 72,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 72,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,557 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,350 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,852 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,784 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly pitting

Fail 5 Aug 2016 63,784 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking by fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

front brake discs are slightly pitting

Pass 5 Aug 2015 62,984 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 62,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,977 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,960 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 62,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,957 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 62,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,822 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 62,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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SUG 994W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SUG 994W, 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 SUG 994W registered?

SUG 994W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 12 February 1981.

Is SUG 994W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUG 994W shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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