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OJX 741X

1981 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,947 mi
Last recorded23,947 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJX 741X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 23,947 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 23,936 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 23,812 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 23,640 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 23,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,349 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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OJX 741X is a 1981 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OJX 741X, 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

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What year was OJX 741X registered?

OJX 741X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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The MOT history for OJX 741X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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