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TDX 196X

1982 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,864 mi
Last recorded30,864 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDX 196X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 30,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 29,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2010 29,930 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nerside front king pins will need greasing at the next service

wiper blades fouling [possible wrong blades fitted]

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,883 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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TDX 196X is a 1982 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 53,914 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 TDX 196X, 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 44 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 TDX 196X registered?

TDX 196X is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is TDX 196X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDX 196X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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