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SVG 900W

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,604 mi
Last recorded66,604 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVG 900W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,604 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 65,800 miles

off side front drop link worn slightly

Pass 15 May 2018 65,073 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 64,494 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,995 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,400 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished but no movement

shocks soft

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,717 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,739 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing very slightly noisey

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,256 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 60,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,031 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 56,795 miles

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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SVG 900W is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SVG 900W, 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 SVG 900W registered?

SVG 900W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is SVG 900W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVG 900W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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