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OEW 854X

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,646 mi
Last recorded73,646 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEW 854X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 73,646 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 72,124 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 72,123 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,441 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,207 miles

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,482 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,998 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket not connected but system still adequately supported

Front nearside outer tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 25 Aug 2015 65,994 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,670 miles

Coolant fan inop

Engine oil sump pan corroded / possibly porous

Nearside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Propshaft front oil seal leaking gearbox oil

Fail 2 Sep 2014 65,669 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,233 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox .

Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight oil leak from gearbox .

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,860 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 64,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 63,856 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,552 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 63,550 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,431 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 63,405 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,402 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2007 61,402 miles

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.

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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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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