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YDM 885W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,606 mi
Last recorded56,606 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2006
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDM 885W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2006 56,606 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 56,346 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 50,601 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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YDM 885W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 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 YDM 885W, 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 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YDM 885W?

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What year was YDM 885W registered?

YDM 885W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 12 February 1981.

Is YDM 885W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDM 885W shows 3 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.

Does YDM 885W have outstanding finance?

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