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PMX 101X

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,825 mi
Last recorded94,825 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMX 101X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 94,825 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 92,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 87,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,449 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,337 miles

Exhaust manifolds starting to crack

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,587 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 67,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifolds cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Washer jets working but weak effort

Pass 28 Nov 2016 57,570 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,839 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 245,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 241,112 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,232 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,843 miles

Slight wear in steering rack assembly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 22,561 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,488 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 6,520 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 6,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 99,424 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 87,441 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 87,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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PMX 101X is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PMX 101X, 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 PMX 101X registered?

PMX 101X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is PMX 101X safe to buy?

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