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XHF 33W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,250 mi
Last recorded87,250 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHF 33W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 87,250 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,785 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 80,785 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2015 78,159 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,182 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise corrosion to inner and outer sills , and front and rear floor,

Fail 16 Apr 2014 71,182 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise corrosion to inner and outer sills , and front and rear floor,

Pass 8 May 2013 70,584 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 70,582 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,361 miles

Both rear wheel arches going rusty.

Centre exhaust mounting split.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,348 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre exhaust mounting split.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,000 miles

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

Center exhaust mounting is split.

o/s/r wheel arch panel,both outer sills and supportive paneling behind sills are going rusty.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,395 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,078 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 69,078 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,692 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 58,188 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 58,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

ALL THE TYRES ARE CRACKED ON THE SIDEWALLS DUE TO AGEING AND ARE THEREFORE NEDDING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT

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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XHF 33W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XHF 33W, 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 XHF 33W registered?

XHF 33W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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