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PGX 524W

1981 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,327 mi
Last recorded66,327 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGX 524W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 66,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 65,955 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 65,955 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 65,923 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 65,923 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,804 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 65,801 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,582 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 65,557 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,490 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,866 miles

Nearside Rear slight wheel bearing play

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,269 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 62,831 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,831 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,386 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,202 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,005 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,435 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,315 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 54,246 miles

rear road springs worn

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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PGX 524W is a 1981 MG B GT in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PGX 524W, 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 PGX 524W registered?

PGX 524W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 7 May 1981.

Is PGX 524W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGX 524W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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