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GFB 95W

1981 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,426 mi
Last recorded55,426 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 95W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,426 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 55,426 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,756 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 53,756 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,536 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 51,547 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 51,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,165 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,027 miles

slight bind offside front wheel

Fail 26 Mar 2012 51,027 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind o/s/f and o/s/r wheel

Pass 18 May 2009 50,910 miles

front bulkhead corroded

slight bind n/s/r wheel

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,890 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 50,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r wheel has slight bind

Pass 23 May 2006 50,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight bind o/s/f brake †

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GFB 95W is a 1981 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFB 95W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GFB 95W registered?

GFB 95W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 16 January 1981.

Is GFB 95W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFB 95W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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