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IA 285

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,025 mi
Last recorded42,025 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIA 285
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 42,025 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 42,000 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,778 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,598 miles

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,897 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,875 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 38,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,340 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 37,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 36,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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IA 285 is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 IA 285, 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 IA 285 registered?

IA 285 is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 3 April 1981.

Is IA 285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IA 285 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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