1981 MG MGB GT 1.8L Petrol · SFG 242
1981 MG MGB GT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05/03/1981. Recorded mileage 84,930 miles. MOT valid until 09/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG MGB GT
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1798cc
SFG 242 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 84,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SFG 242 Mileage History
- 18/02/202584,267 mi
- 10/03/202584,304 mi+37 mi
- 12/02/202684,930 mi+626 mi
Average of roughly 675 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SFG 242 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Mg Mgb Gt (SFG 242) between February 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn n/s hole worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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