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GEC 905X

1981 MG Mgbgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,155 mi
Last recorded79,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Mgbgt55,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEC 905X
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 79,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front leaf hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 79,155 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front leaf hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 78,754 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside & Nearside both inner suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Lower Offside & Nearside suspension axel king pin bushes slightly worn

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,635 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

very corroded under vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2013 78,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,537 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r rebound strap perished

oil leak from oil filter area

windscreen is marked

Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,188 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 78,187 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 78,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs corroded

near side slightly binding on

Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,131 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 78,131 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/r axle strap torn

Pass 8 May 2008 78,116 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 78,102 miles

Handbrake travel near limit

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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GEC 905X is a 1981 MG Mgbgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 55,872 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEC 905X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgbgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GEC 905X registered?

GEC 905X is a 1981 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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