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OPY 747X

1981 MG Mgb GT

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,525 mi
Last recorded49,525 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb GT49,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPY 747X
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 49,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 47,590 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 43,695 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 40,080 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,156 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,879 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 37,879 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 37,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 33,989 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 27,656 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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OPY 747X is a 1981 MG Mgb GT in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 49,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPY 747X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPY 747X?

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What year was OPY 747X registered?

OPY 747X is a 1981 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is OPY 747X safe to buy?

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