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BGJ 56X

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

40,011 mi
Last recorded40,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGJ 56X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 40,011 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 39,977 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 39,924 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 39,844 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 39,838 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 39,798 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 39,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 39,581 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 39,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2017 39,490 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 39,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,441 miles

slight cracking on nearside front tyre outer wall

slight cracking on offside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 1 Jun 2015 39,441 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight cracking on nearside front tyre outer wall

slight cracking on offside rear tyre outer wall

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,393 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 39,393 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 39,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 38,532 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 38,532 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,229 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,283 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 36,279 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,439 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 30,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 27,142 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,142 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,343 miles

rear tyres perishing o/s/r worn inner edge

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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BGJ 56X is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGJ 56X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGJ 56X registered?

BGJ 56X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is BGJ 56X safe to buy?

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