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XPU 844X

1981 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,724 mi
Last recorded32,724 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPU 844X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,724 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside outer sill and front inner wing lower corner holed

Pass 28 Feb 2019 29,708 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 29,708 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,125 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,714 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,620 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,125 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 21,839 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,800 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,610 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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XPU 844X is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XPU 844X, 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 XPU 844X registered?

XPU 844X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is XPU 844X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPU 844X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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