MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,285 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight dampness on NSR back plate possible hub or wheel cylinder leak ( Could be due to wax oil)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is UYB 686W safe to buy?
The MOT history for UYB 686W shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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