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UMR 99Y

1983 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,004 mi
Last recorded85,004 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 MG B GT38,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMR 99Y
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 85,004 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear leaf springs slightly rusted on both sides

Fail 19 Apr 2010 85,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear leaf springs slightly rusted on both sides

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,740 miles

surface cracks in offside front and rear tyres

Fail 16 Apr 2009 81,740 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface cracks in offside front and rear tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 81,094 miles

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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UMR 99Y is a 1983 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UMR 99Y, 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.

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What year was UMR 99Y registered?

UMR 99Y is a 1983 MG B GT, first registered on 12 July 1983.

Is UMR 99Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMR 99Y shows 6 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.

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