CarVerify

Free Car Check

VHJ 740W

1981 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,501 mi
Last recorded77,501 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 740W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2019 77,501 miles

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower quarter (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2015 75,275 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,063 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 66,256 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 62,117 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 58,407 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 55,124 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,641 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,060 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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VHJ 740W is a 1981 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VHJ 740W, 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 VHJ 740W?

You can check the full history of VHJ 740W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VHJ 740W registered?

VHJ 740W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 16 April 1981.

Is VHJ 740W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 740W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VHJ 740W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VHJ 740W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.