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UHJ 55W

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,053 mi
Last recorded86,053 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 55W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 86,053 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 85,626 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,879 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,399 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 84,397 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 84,050 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,968 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,542 miles

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 21 Jun 2016 83,542 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 23 Jun 2014 83,228 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 83,709 miles

emissions only just met req

fuel line by fuel filter perished

rear fog lamp slightly deteriorated

slight play in bothside front uprights

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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UHJ 55W is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHJ 55W, 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

How do I check the history of UHJ 55W?

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What year was UHJ 55W registered?

UHJ 55W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is UHJ 55W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHJ 55W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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