MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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)
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 ()
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)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
slight play in n/s/r & o/s/r 'D' bushes
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)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
wipers split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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)
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?
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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.
Is XBC 101X safe to buy?
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