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PPH 371X

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,004 mi
Last recorded24,004 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPH 371X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 24,004 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 24,003 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 23,375 miles

Nearside Steering pin has slight lift/play.

Fail 10 Aug 2021 23,367 miles

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

Nearside Steering pin has slight lift/play.

Fail 21 Apr 2021 23,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded.

Nearside steering pins has slight lift/play.

Offside Front Lower wing corroded and floor slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 23,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 22,673 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Corroded but not structural

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 22,673 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Corroded but not structural

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,513 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 22,513 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both front lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both lamp not working (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both lamps not working (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 21,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,450 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 20,401 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 17,854 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,387 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine sump rusty

fuel tank rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,368 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,981 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 11,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 5,300 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 99,690 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,494 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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PPH 371X is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PPH 371X, 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.

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What year was PPH 371X registered?

PPH 371X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 10 August 1981.

Is PPH 371X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPH 371X shows 21 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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