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UYB 686W

1981 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,285 mi
Last recorded60,285 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb GT49,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYB 686W
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2019 60,285 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 59,119 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 59,081 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 57,235 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 57,235 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 57,222 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering top and bottom (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering top and bottom (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,743 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 55,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,591 miles

Slight dampness on NSR back plate possible hub or wheel cylinder leak ( Could be due to wax oil)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,496 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 55,496 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,214 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,831 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 53,456 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,456 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,067 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 51,061 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,034 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 44,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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UYB 686W is a 1981 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 49,831 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYB 686W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was UYB 686W registered?

UYB 686W is a 1981 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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