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UMJ 928W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,415 mi
Last recorded64,415 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMJ 928W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 64,415 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 63,391 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 63,390 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,636 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,351 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,298 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,928 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

fuel hose in engine bay cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,291 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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UMJ 928W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UMJ 928W, 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 UMJ 928W?

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What year was UMJ 928W registered?

UMJ 928W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 7 May 1981.

Is UMJ 928W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMJ 928W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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