MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Manifold gasket, CO reading high (8.2.1.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Spare tyre defective
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak
Fuel cap washer slightly perished
Gearbox oil leak
General corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake binding
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear diff oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
battery box corroded and insecure
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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G111 YDF is a 1989 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1989 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 23,263 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 G111 YDF, 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 37 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G111 YDF registered?
G111 YDF is a 1989 MG B, first registered on 25 August 1989.
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