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62 AYL

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,978 mi
Last recorded29,978 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 AYL
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,978 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear damp around hub/back plate

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hub seal damp

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 29,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear hub leaking oil

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 29,833 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear hub leaking oil

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 29,756 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

all tyres starting to perish

nsr hub leaking oil

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,502 miles

nsr back plate damp possible hub oil seal weaping

Fail 17 Mar 2014 29,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch hose deteriorated

nsr back plate damp possible hub oil seal weaping

nsr fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 29,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 29,196 miles

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

nsr hub oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak nsr brake back plate

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,299 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2008 27,398 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

some oil around nsr hub

Fail 27 Mar 2007 25,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

some oil around nsr hub

Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,177 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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62 AYL is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 62 AYL, 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 62 AYL registered?

62 AYL is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is 62 AYL safe to buy?

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