MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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surface corrosion forming n/s/r inner sill/floor/wheel arch area
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))
corrosion forming in rear valance under rear bumper
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 ()
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)
body in poor condtion sills floor and chassis and some repairs of poor quality
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
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hydro carbon level high 950ppm.
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)
both front springs corroded
both front wishbones corroded
corrosion to sills
offside front shock damp
slight damage to screen
slight corrosion offside rear inner sill
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
slight corrosion offside rear inner sill
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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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.
Is XTM 585X safe to buy?
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