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UUE 35X

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,435 mi
Last recorded75,435 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUE 35X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,435 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (all four) + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 75,432 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to incorrect side (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (all four) + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside sill panel and underbody has slight corrosion

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,329 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 74,329 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,409 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play shock absorber link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 71,409 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play shock absorber link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers are in a poor condition

oil leak

very slight corrosion to the under side

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,807 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

Fail 5 Dec 2013 64,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,599 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 61,165 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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UUE 35X is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UUE 35X, 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 UUE 35X registered?

UUE 35X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 14 August 1981.

Is UUE 35X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUE 35X shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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