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SKX 331D

1983 MG B GT

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,226 mi
Last recorded34,226 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 MG B GT38,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKX 331D
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,226 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 34,226 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,803 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 33,803 miles

Offside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower suspension bushes perished

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes perished

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 32,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower suspension bushes perished

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes perished

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,091 miles

Age cracks in rear tyres

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,269 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,490 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 24,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,186 miles

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

Oil leak

slight oil weep from nearside rear axle seal area

Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,161 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 17,571 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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SKX 331D is a 1983 MG B GT in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1983 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 38,254 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 SKX 331D, 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 43 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SKX 331D registered?

SKX 331D is a 1983 MG B GT, first registered on 26 May 1983.

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