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HOJ 784W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,619 mi
Last recorded73,619 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOJ 784W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,619 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,765 miles

Crack in O/S top windscreen

Fail 27 Aug 2013 68,765 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Crack in O/S top windscreen

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,767 miles

ADVIVE main beam tail tell not working

ADVIVE windscreen cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2012 64,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVIVE main beam tail tell not working

ADVIVE windscreen cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,013 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside fllor to sill areas corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2010 64,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All four tyres perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside fllor to sill areas corroded

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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HOJ 784W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red 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 HOJ 784W, 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 HOJ 784W registered?

HOJ 784W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is HOJ 784W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOJ 784W 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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