MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,148 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
fuel tank has slight corrosion
lower steering column bush has slight movement
Covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s wiper blade split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GYH 808J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 GYH 808J, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GYH 808J registered?
GYH 808J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1971.
Is GYH 808J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYH 808J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GYH 808J have outstanding finance?
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