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TAG 454W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,241 mi
Last recorded98,241 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAG 454W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 98,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 98,241 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front main beam tell tail not working

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,227 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 98,226 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,074 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,786 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,506 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s rear tyre perished in tread pattern

Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,346 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,160 miles

Slight play in n/s front lower kingpin joint

o/s n/s steering rack boots perished

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,953 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 96,666 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 96,466 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 96,035 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 95,718 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 95,454 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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TAG 454W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TAG 454W, 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 TAG 454W registered?

TAG 454W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 4 February 1981.

Is TAG 454W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAG 454W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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