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SRB 560X

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

10,847 mi
Last recorded10,847 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRB 560X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 10,847 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 10,847 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 9,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 7,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 5,427 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 3,240 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 1,335 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 99,333 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 99,333 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,751 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,854 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 93,854 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking flexy brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,966 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides fixed shackle bushes (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 91,962 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement roll bar bush at chassis (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides fixed shackle bushes (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 88,796 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,082 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,751 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 84,309 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in n/s kingpin

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil cooler insecure

slight play in n/s kingpin

Pass 19 May 2010 80,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 19 May 2010 80,736 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,276 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight play in o/s kingpin

Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,900 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

play in o/s/f kingpin

Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,132 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 77,470 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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SRB 560X is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SRB 560X, 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 SRB 560X registered?

SRB 560X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 15 December 1981.

Is SRB 560X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRB 560X shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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