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LFR 77X

1981 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,228 mi
Last recorded60,228 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 77X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 60,228 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 60,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,904 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 57,904 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,399 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 54,399 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,265 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,997 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,932 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,857 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,601 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 53,465 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 53,239 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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LFR 77X is a 1981 MG B GT 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 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 LFR 77X, 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 LFR 77X registered?

LFR 77X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is LFR 77X safe to buy?

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