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2426 MG

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,898 mi
Last recorded46,898 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2426 MG
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 46,898 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 46,832 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 46,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 46,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 46,648 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,613 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 46,583 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,357 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 46,342 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 May 2014 46,316 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 46,282 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,145 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 46,145 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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2426 MG is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 2426 MG, 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 2426 MG registered?

2426 MG is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is 2426 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2426 MG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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