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VRL 24W

1981 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,814 mi
Last recorded91,814 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 24W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 89,973 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in n/s and o/s trunion joints

Fail 13 Apr 2023 88,417 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 84,835 miles

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 82,935 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 82,935 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,072 miles

Little Parking brake travel

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,723 miles

Oil leak engine and gearbox areas ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 80,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine and gearbox areas ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,696 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Rear tyres are worn very low on the inner edges.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 80,696 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Rear tyres are worn very low on the inner edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,757 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,663 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 76,442 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 76,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 75,774 miles

nearside sill corroded at center

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 3 Mar 2006 75,685 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside sill is corroded in the centre

offside rear tyre side wall is cracked. †

Fail 2 Mar 2006 75,678 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside sill is corroded in the centre

offside rear tyre side wall is cracked. †

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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VRL 24W is a 1981 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VRL 24W, 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 VRL 24W registered?

VRL 24W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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