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XEA 23X

1982 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,905 mi
Last recorded25,905 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEA 23X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 25,905 miles

rear valance rusty

underneth under sealed

Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,891 miles

inner rear arches rotten

rusty on inner sills andon underside

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2005 24,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

checked with owner regarding sill fitment & checked as best possibble

Fail 6 Dec 2005 24,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

checked with owner regarding sill fitment & checked as best possibble

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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XEA 23X is a 1982 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 XEA 23X, 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

How do I check the history of XEA 23X?

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What year was XEA 23X registered?

XEA 23X is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 17 March 1982.

Is XEA 23X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEA 23X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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