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NCW 300X

1981 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,886 mi
Last recorded9,886 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCW 300X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 9,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 9,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2018 9,267 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to front spring hanger mount (6.1.B.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint trunion (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing trunion (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 8,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint trunion (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint trunion (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 8,401 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 8,397 miles

Steering column inappropriately modified steering column fouling body (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,451 miles

slight lift in n/s swivel pin

slight play in n/s steering rack.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 7,432 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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NCW 300X is a 1981 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NCW 300X, 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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What year was NCW 300X registered?

NCW 300X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 18 August 1981.

Is NCW 300X safe to buy?

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