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NMT 20X

1982 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

12,891 mi
Last recorded12,891 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMT 20X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 12,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 10,226 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 10,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 9,945 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 9,945 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 9,169 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 9,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 6,139 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 6,088 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 5,202 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 5,202 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 5,198 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 5,065 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 5,065 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 4,743 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 3,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

indicator operation slightly slower than normal

Pass 28 Apr 2009 2,192 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 2,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 May 2008 1,115 miles
Fail 6 May 2008

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 99,409 miles

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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NMT 20X is a 1982 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1982 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 53,914 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 NMT 20X, 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 44 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NMT 20X registered?

NMT 20X is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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