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FTC 722W

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,454 mi
Last recorded1,454 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTC 722W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 1,454 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 926 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 898 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 871 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 42 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion starting in nearside front inner wing

corrosion starting in nearside rear inner wing

Fail 11 Sep 2007 96,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion starting in nearside front inner wing

corrosion starting in nearside rear inner wing

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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FTC 722W is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FTC 722W, 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 FTC 722W?

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What year was FTC 722W registered?

FTC 722W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 2 July 1981.

Is FTC 722W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTC 722W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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