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XGP 720W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,423 mi
Last recorded46,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGP 720W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 46,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 46,133 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 46,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 45,599 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 44,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,299 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,220 miles

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

engine has a poor idle,require tuning

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,202 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 44,201 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 41,947 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 41,947 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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XGP 720W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XGP 720W, 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 XGP 720W registered?

XGP 720W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is XGP 720W safe to buy?

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