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OVH 70X

1981 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,615 mi
Last recorded68,615 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVH 70X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 68,615 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall but not showing cords or ply

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 68,615 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall but not showing cords or ply

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 68,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,515 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,435 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 68,400 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,335 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 68,335 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,758 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 67,758 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,344 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 67,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 66,764 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 66,182 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,431 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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OVH 70X is a 1981 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVH 70X, 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 OVH 70X?

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What year was OVH 70X registered?

OVH 70X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is OVH 70X safe to buy?

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