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9055 MG

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,116 mi
Last recorded19,116 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9055 MG
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 19,116 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 15,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 11,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 8,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 5,738 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 4,627 miles

Offside Front king pin slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2019 918 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 918 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,575 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 43,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,429 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,823 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,798 miles

corrosion appearing in o/s outer sill panel

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 8,798 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 8,797 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery tray excessively corroded outside of pescribed areas

Pass 13 Apr 2010 1,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 95,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 90,514 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 84,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,898 miles

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering rack

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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9055 MG is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 9055 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.

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9055 MG is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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