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XDE 815T

1983 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,126 mi
Last recorded63,126 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1983 MG B GT38,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDE 815T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2011 63,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 60,308 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 60,308 miles

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

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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XDE 815T is a 1983 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 38,254 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 XDE 815T, 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 43 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 XDE 815T?

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What year was XDE 815T registered?

XDE 815T is a 1983 MG B GT, first registered on 21 November 1983.

Is XDE 815T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDE 815T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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