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TKV 731W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,406 mi
Last recorded37,406 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKV 731W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 37,406 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak slight misting off oil from rear def ()

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal panel inner correded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 37,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak slight misting off oil from rear def ()

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal panel inner correded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,318 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 37,267 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,267 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 37,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,931 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,412 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 36,412 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,807 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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TKV 731W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TKV 731W, 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 TKV 731W registered?

TKV 731W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 2 March 1981.

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The MOT history for TKV 731W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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