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RUD 37X

1981 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,573 mi
Last recorded78,573 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUD 37X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 78,573 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre old and perishing

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres old and perishing

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2016 77,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,639 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 76,639 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,607 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 76,607 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,576 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,576 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,510 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 75,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,433 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 76,371 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

some minor oil leaks underneath the vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2008 76,371 miles

some minor oil leaks underneath the vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,301 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 76,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 76,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RUD 37X is a 1981 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RUD 37X, 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 RUD 37X registered?

RUD 37X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 2 September 1981.

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