MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,646 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leak from engine/gearbox area
Engine oil leak
Nearside outer chassis leg holed but outwith failure criteria
Nearside tyre inner sidewall cracked
Offside front tyre has deep cracks in chord although not through to chord
Overdrive leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust front pipe bracket not connected but system still adequately supported
Front nearside outer tyre wall starting to crack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust front pipe bracket not connected but system still adequately supported
Front nearside outer tyre wall starting to crack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Coolant fan inop
Engine oil sump pan corroded / possibly porous
Nearside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall
Propshaft front oil seal leaking gearbox oil
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Coolant fan inop
Engine oil sump pan corroded / possibly porous
Nearside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall
Offside front lowere suspension arm outer bush dry
Propshaft front oil seal leaking gearbox oil
slight oil leak from gearbox .
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight oil leak from gearbox .
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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OEW 854X is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 OEW 854X, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of OEW 854X?
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What year was OEW 854X registered?
OEW 854X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1981.
Is OEW 854X safe to buy?
The MOT history for OEW 854X shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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