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LAW 820W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,949 mi
Last recorded44,949 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAW 820W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 44,949 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 44,848 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 44,848 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 44,670 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 44,670 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 44,294 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 43,991 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 43,991 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 43,619 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 43,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 43,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 42,924 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 42,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,613 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 41,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,220 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,829 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,131 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,221 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,293 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 37,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,434 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr sill

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 35,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,038 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 31,731 miles

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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LAW 820W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LAW 820W, 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.

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What year was LAW 820W registered?

LAW 820W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 22 May 1981.

Is LAW 820W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAW 820W shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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