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RIL 9323

1981 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,582 mi
Last recorded27,582 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 9323
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 27,582 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 26,872 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 26,509 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 26,487 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 26,097 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 25,573 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALLS

STEERING COLUMN UNDER BONNET RUNNING VERY CLOSE TO MODIFIED EXHAUST DOWNPIPE

Pass 16 Jul 2020 25,340 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING RUBBER

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,180 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 23,294 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,237 miles

delay on light switch on first application but fine thereafter

nearside rear back plate damp but brake working efficiently

Pass 27 May 2014 21,944 miles

BRAKE PEDAL BUSH WORN

Fail 13 May 2014 21,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE PEDAL BUSH WORN

Pass 29 May 2012 21,506 miles

CORROSION STARTED IN OUTER SILLS

Fail 23 May 2012 21,499 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

CORROSION STARTED IN OUTER SILLS

Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,094 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 21,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,735 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 20,715 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,266 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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RIL 9323 is a 1981 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIL 9323, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 45 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RIL 9323 is a 1981 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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