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GUM 532Y

1983 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,901 mi
Last recorded76,901 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 MG B42,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUM 532Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 76,901 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 76,506 miles

Hazard switch not working

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear spring carrier worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 75,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,496 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,675 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,129 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 72,946 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 72,946 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2018 72,120 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 71,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 69,632 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 69,632 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2015 68,205 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 68,199 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 65,528 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 65,528 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 63,701 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 63,701 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2012 61,541 miles

front wheel bearings n eed adjusting

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,620 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 59,620 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,594 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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