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MPJ 278W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,546 mi
Last recorded73,546 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPJ 278W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,546 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 73,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 71,623 miles

Hazard lights not working

Leak from steering rack

Coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2021 71,611 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil springs corroded

Hazard lights not working

Leak from steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,984 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 13 years old

Fail 1 Jul 2019 70,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.35% ( max 3.5%) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 13 years old

Pass 23 Nov 2016 70,836 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 70,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,721 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,837 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 69,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,637 miles

n/s/f sill corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,999 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,970 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,214 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,836 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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MPJ 278W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MPJ 278W, 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 MPJ 278W registered?

MPJ 278W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 9 February 1981.

Is MPJ 278W safe to buy?

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