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BYA 505X

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,041 mi
Last recorded67,041 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYA 505X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,041 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,035 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 65,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 60,540 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trunnion joint has slight play.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 56,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Trunnion joint has slight play.

cover sills fitted - unable to inspect fully sill areas.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,894 miles

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,923 miles

Chrome covers fitted over sills - unable to inspect fully .

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,760 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 51,760 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,701 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,597 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,380 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 51,380 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,247 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 51,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,066 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,831 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,736 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,513 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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BYA 505X is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYA 505X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYA 505X registered?

BYA 505X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 25 November 1981.

Is BYA 505X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYA 505X shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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