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XBC 101X

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,862 mi
Last recorded86,862 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBC 101X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,862 miles

Numerous oil leaks

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both very end of pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering boots deteriorated/pos leaking

Tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,855 miles

Both steering boots split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Numerous oil leaks

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Washers poor

Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Numerous oil leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Washers poor

Fail 19 Sep 2018 86,817 miles

All direction indicators not working Faulty (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Hazards faulty/not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Numerous oil leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Washers poor

Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,760 miles

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

Lights switch sticks

Minor wheel bind O/S/R

Oil leaks

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

Steering rack minor leak

Washers poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,699 miles

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

Nearside Washer Poor

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Surface cracking on outer wall

Nearside Rear Surface cracking on outer wall

Offside Rear Surface cracking on outer wall

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,577 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight play in n/s/r & o/s/r 'D' bushes

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,160 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 83,940 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,376 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 81,512 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,512 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 78,822 miles

wipers split

Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,546 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 73,098 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 73,098 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 73,078 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XBC 101X is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBC 101X, 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.

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What year was XBC 101X registered?

XBC 101X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 13 November 1981.

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