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MBW 730W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,097 mi
Last recorded37,097 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBW 730W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 37,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 35,943 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2016 35,322 miles

Oil leak

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,368 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

Vehicle heavily undersealed

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,290 miles

slight oil leak at sump and gearbox areas

Pass 16 Oct 2013 30,001 miles

offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,155 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,790 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 21,112 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,708 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,543 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 12,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 7,907 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 7,857 miles

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

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

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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MBW 730W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MBW 730W, 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

How do I check the history of MBW 730W?

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What year was MBW 730W registered?

MBW 730W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is MBW 730W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBW 730W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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