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VLO 134X

1982 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,773 mi
Last recorded74,773 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLO 134X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 74,773 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 74,773 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 74,526 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 74,526 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 740,261 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 73,950 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 73,935 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front floor pan corroded and holed not with in prescribed areas

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on tread and side walls

Fail 1 Jun 2011 73,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front floor pan corroded and holed not with in prescribed areas

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on tread and side walls

Pass 5 Jun 2010 73,689 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres heavely perished on tread and side walls

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,489 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Fail 18 Apr 2009 73,488 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,341 miles

both rear tyres perished on side walls

corrosion on nearside inner sill not in prescribed area

Pass 31 Mar 2007 73,073 miles

slight perishing nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2006 72,211 miles

nearside flooring corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 28 Mar 2006 72,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front flooring excessively corroded but not within prescibed area

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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VLO 134X is a 1982 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLO 134X, 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 VLO 134X registered?

VLO 134X is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 11 January 1982.

Is VLO 134X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLO 134X shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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