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GEC 7X

1981 MG Mgb

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,324 mi
Last recorded45,324 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEC 7X
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 45,324 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 43,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 42,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,995 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 38,828 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 38,827 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,651 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,177 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 35,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,497 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,351 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,924 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,400 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,714 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,777 miles

windscreen washers low pressure

Fail 12 Apr 2012 22,777 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

windscreen washers low pressure

Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,818 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,325 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,958 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 19,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,112 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 19,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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GEC 7X is a 1981 MG Mgb in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEC 7X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GEC 7X registered?

GEC 7X is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is GEC 7X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEC 7X shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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