MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake drum back plate wet
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Electrical wiring insecure rubbing on steering collum u/j (1.9.2a)
Front Direction indicators not working and rear (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired cable ties (5.2.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
underside of vehicle has been extensivly undersealed causeing it hard to asess corrotion.
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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GYY 166J is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 GYY 166J, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GYY 166J registered?
GYY 166J is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 12 June 1979.
Is GYY 166J safe to buy?
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