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UMC 108L

1986 MG B GT

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,282 mi
Last recorded33,282 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 MG B GT34,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMC 108L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 33,282 miles

Nearside Rear inner arche corroded

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 32,582 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

leaf springs corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

slight play in lower suspension swivels

underside corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2019 32,580 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake travel near limit

leaf springs corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

slight play in lower suspension swivels

underside corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 32,261 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in front suspension swivels

Pass 17 Jan 2017 31,579 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but still secure

slight play in front suspension swivels

Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,534 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

rear leaf spring deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2016 30,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear leaf spring deteriorated

rear fuel hoses perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,684 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear fuel hoses perished

slight exhaust blow front section

Fail 16 Jan 2015 29,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear fuel hoses perished

slight exhaust blow front section

Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,629 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,391 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 27,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,105 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,756 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 24,753 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 23,807 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 23,805 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,448 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,362 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 20,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 19,450 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 19,449 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UMC 108L is a 1986 MG B GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1986 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 34,559 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 UMC 108L, 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 40 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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UMC 108L is a 1986 MG B GT, first registered on 9 January 1986.

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