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GEO 260X

1982 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,824 mi
Last recorded33,824 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEO 260X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 33,824 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 33,821 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 33,821 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

clutch slave cylinder slight leak

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 33,801 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 33,743 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 33,662 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 33,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 33,547 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 33,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 33,363 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,210 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 33,053 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,820 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 32,682 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,794 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,477 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,091 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,666 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 30,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,211 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 30,206 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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GEO 260X is a 1982 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GEO 260X, 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 44 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 GEO 260X registered?

GEO 260X is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is GEO 260X safe to buy?

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