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SSO 631X

1981 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,405 mi
Last recorded24,405 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSO 631X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 24,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 24,397 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 24,363 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 24,343 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 24,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 24,213 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 24,213 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 24,091 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 24,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,980 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 23,928 miles

slight play on both front stub pins

Fail 12 Oct 2016 23,928 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play on both front stub pins

Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 23,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,363 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 22,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,672 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,360 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,144 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,848 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 21,848 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,422 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 21,422 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,673 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 20,673 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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SSO 631X is a 1981 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SSO 631X, 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 SSO 631X registered?

SSO 631X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 17 September 1981.

Is SSO 631X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSO 631X shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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