MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard switch not working
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear spring carrier worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
fluid around rear brake nearside advise attention
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
front wheel bearings n eed adjusting
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracked
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GUM 532Y is a 1983 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1983 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 42,069 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 GUM 532Y, 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 43 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of GUM 532Y?
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What year was GUM 532Y registered?
GUM 532Y is a 1983 MG B, first registered on 14 May 1983.
Is GUM 532Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for GUM 532Y shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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