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SVM 439W

1981 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,919 mi
Last recorded74,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVM 439W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 74,919 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 74,316 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 73,879 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 73,870 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 73,870 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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SVM 439W is a 1981 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVM 439W, 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 SVM 439W?

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What year was SVM 439W registered?

SVM 439W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 10 January 1981.

Is SVM 439W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVM 439W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVM 439W have outstanding finance?

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