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NPR 971W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,936 mi
Last recorded75,936 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPR 971W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,936 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 75,926 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive co too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,092 miles

all brake pipes heavily undersealed.

n/s/f tyre has age cracking on sidewalls.

vehicle body heavily undersealed.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,025 miles

rear handbrake support adrift.

Fail 27 May 2011 75,025 miles

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

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

rear handbrake support adrift.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,962 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 74,962 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 21 May 2009 74,799 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 74,775 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 74,754 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,446 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 74,256 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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NPR 971W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NPR 971W, 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 NPR 971W registered?

NPR 971W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is NPR 971W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPR 971W shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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