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MPR 885W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,616 mi
Last recorded88,616 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPR 885W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 88,616 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 88,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 88,296 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 88,290 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 88,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 88,200 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 88,200 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,185 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 88,088 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,077 miles

Nearside Front Play in suspension joint

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in suspension joint

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,057 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 88,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 87,996 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 87,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 87,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 87,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 87,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 87,821 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 87,811 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 87,791 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 87,791 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 87,760 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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MPR 885W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MPR 885W, 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 MPR 885W registered?

MPR 885W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 6 February 1981.

Is MPR 885W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPR 885W shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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