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XTM 585X

1981 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,953 mi
Last recorded98,953 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTM 585X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,953 miles

surface corrosion forming n/s/r inner sill/floor/wheel arch area

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,571 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 97,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,604 miles

corrosion forming in rear valance under rear bumper

Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,321 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,378 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 93,353 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 91,819 miles

body in poor condtion sills floor and chassis and some repairs of poor quality

Fail 14 Aug 2014 91,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle in poor condtion and body repairs poor

Pass 29 Sep 2012 91,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Hydro carbon level high 950ppm.

Fail 29 Sep 2012 91,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Hydro carbon level high 950ppm.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 89,592 miles

both front springs corroded

both front wishbones corroded

corrosion to sills

offside front shock damp

slight damage to screen

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,989 miles

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill

Fail 16 Jun 2010 82,967 miles

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

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill

Pass 2 Jul 2009 79,658 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 79,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear suspension unit damp with oil.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 72,296 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 71,993 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,129 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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XTM 585X is a 1981 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XTM 585X, 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 XTM 585X registered?

XTM 585X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 8 September 1981.

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