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XLG 349W

1981 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,505 mi
Last recorded82,505 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLG 349W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 82,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in lower trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from differential

Fail 11 Mar 2020 82,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in lower trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

slight oil leak from differential

Pass 16 Mar 2019 80,135 miles

little reserve travel on park brake

Fail 13 Mar 2019 80,135 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

little reserve travel on park brake

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,122 miles

ALL LIGHTS PULSING WHEN ENGINE RUNNING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 78,122 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

ALL LIGHTS PULSING WHEN ENGINE RUNNING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,219 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 74,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,688 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,725 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,213 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,829 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 48,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 48,322 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 48,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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XLG 349W is a 1981 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XLG 349W, 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 XLG 349W registered?

XLG 349W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is XLG 349W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLG 349W shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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