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XLG 869W

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,725 mi
Last recorded29,725 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLG 869W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,709 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 25,698 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,667 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,331 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 69,331 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,324 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 69,324 miles

Centre Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Slight brake bind at both rear brakes (appears to be only after P/Brake has been applied and released)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,314 miles

Both rear brakes binding ON slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,299 miles

H C Level of emissions at high level.

Nearside dip beam lamp is dim.

Nearside rear inner chassis is surface rusty.

Surface rust at NSF Bulkhead.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,285 miles

Front discs faces are rusty.

HC Level of emisions are high.

Initialy no power to lights and indicators.

Reduced performance at nearside rear service brake,

Rusting at rear cross member and chassis,

Slight binding at offside rear wheel.

There are areas of rust showing throuh sealant

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,238 miles

Nearside seat belt is slow to return.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 69,202 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 69,202 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Slight surface corrosion at front chassis areas slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,143 miles

Difficult to set hazzard lamps to work,.

Elevated flash rate at indicators.

Nearside registration plate lamp has one bulb lit.

Nearside seat belt is slow to extract.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 69,097 miles

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 869W is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XLG 869W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XLG 869W registered?

XLG 869W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is XLG 869W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLG 869W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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