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ULT 300X

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

15,122 mi
Last recorded15,122 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULT 300X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 15,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 11,718 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 11,363 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 10,901 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 10,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 10,467 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 10,082 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 9,710 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 9,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 8,393 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 7,532 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 7,030 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 7,027 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,989 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 5,988 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 4,267 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 4,266 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 3,102 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 1,547 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 99,463 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 97,697 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 95,530 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 95,526 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 92,971 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 91,694 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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ULT 300X is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ULT 300X, 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 ULT 300X registered?

ULT 300X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is ULT 300X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULT 300X shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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