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SRJ 440X

1981 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,040 mi
Last recorded40,040 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRJ 440X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 40,040 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 38,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 37,265 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,455 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plat lamp security poor

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,056 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Number plate lamp security poor

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 36,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Number plate lamp security poor

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,503 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,854 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,413 miles

nearside front upper and lower ball joints have slight play detected!

offside front upper and lower suspension ball joints have slight play detected!!

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,705 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,206 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres have signs of cracking!!

both rear tyres have signs of cracking!!

Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,870 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 31,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,553 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres have light side wall cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,665 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 29,160 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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SRJ 440X is a 1981 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SRJ 440X, 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 SRJ 440X registered?

SRJ 440X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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