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RYG 939W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

26,913 mi
Last recorded26,913 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYG 939W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 26,913 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 26,913 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excess travel on pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,899 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 26,899 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 26,880 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 26,880 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 26,439 miles

cotton reel on rear box in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,565 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 25,565 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,965 miles

long footbrake travel

near side rear bump stop missing

oil leak from gearbox off side where 5th gear bolts on

Fail 11 Jun 2012 24,965 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long footbrake travel

near side rear bump stop missing

oil leak from gearbox off side where 5th gear bolts on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,451 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 24,448 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,191 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 24,191 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,856 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,713 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 19,697 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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RYG 939W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYG 939W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RYG 939W registered?

RYG 939W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 4 February 1981.

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The MOT history for RYG 939W shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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