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SOG 171Y

1983 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,363 mi
Last recorded10,363 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 MG B GT38,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOG 171Y
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 10,363 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 10,271 miles

starting to rust on os outer sill

Pass 30 Apr 2018 10,117 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 9,946 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 9,790 miles

Offside Rear brake performance slightly low might need repair soon

Pass 19 May 2015 9,465 miles

nsf inner wing rusting

Fail 19 May 2015 9,454 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nsf inner wing rusting

Pass 19 Jun 2014 9,215 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,142 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 9,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

O/S rear "U" bolt looks slightly loose

O/S rear brake binding

Fail 24 Apr 2012 8,754 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust centre mounting insecure.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 8,754 miles

Exhaust centre mounting insecure.

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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SOG 171Y is a 1983 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 38,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOG 171Y, 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 43 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SOG 171Y registered?

SOG 171Y is a 1983 MG B GT, first registered on 26 January 1983.

Is SOG 171Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOG 171Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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