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G111 YDF

1989 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,309 mi
Last recorded55,309 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 MG B23,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG111 YDF
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 55,309 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 55,309 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,796 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 54,583 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 54,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 54,134 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,355 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 53,345 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,836 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jun 2012 50,482 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 50,447 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,418 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 50,417 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,736 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 48,736 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,095 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,670 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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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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