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MBZ 6131

1987 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,312 mi
Last recorded54,312 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 MG B GT48,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 6131
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 54,312 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,905 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,643 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 52,500 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,427 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,991 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,789 miles

both track rod end boots slightly split

n/s rear fog light not working

o/s engine mounting bolt loose

slight noise n/s front hub

Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,337 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,842 miles

oil leak

slight lift in both front king pin joint

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,974 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both steering rack boots and both track rod end boots are perishing / split

n/s king pin has some lift

play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,495 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 47,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s track rod end boot split

Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,514 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 46,514 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all 4 tyre side walls and treads have cracking

corrosion to o/s rear sill/side panel and n/s front wing at lower/rear fixing area

front wheel bearings have movement recomend lube and adjust

king pins have lift recomend lube/grease

one o/s rear noumber plate light bulb not working

Pass 16 Sep 2006 44,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 42,370 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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MBZ 6131 is a 1987 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,974 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 MBZ 6131, 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 39 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBZ 6131 registered?

MBZ 6131 is a 1987 MG B GT, first registered on 2 September 1987.

Is MBZ 6131 safe to buy?

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