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SNA 949X

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,109 mi
Last recorded51,109 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNA 949X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2013 51,109 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Indicators flasshing slow but within required limit

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,109 miles

Coolant leak

Indicators flasshing slow but within required limit

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,832 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/R wheel cylinder not held correctly.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,949 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 47,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,242 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 46,240 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,161 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 44,161 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,767 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,425 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 42,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 40,939 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 40,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2005 40,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion on o/s wheel arch

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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SNA 949X is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SNA 949X, 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 SNA 949X registered?

SNA 949X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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