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YFS 103W

1981 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,912 mi
Last recorded74,912 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFS 103W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,912 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play at inner steering joint

Oil leak, but not excessive Various areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 73,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear rear exhaust mount defective

fuel filler cap rubber slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2021 73,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear rear exhaust mount defective

fuel filler cap rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,590 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 72,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,155 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,503 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,333 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,682 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 63,332 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,638 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 60,638 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 58,414 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 55,690 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 55,689 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 53,377 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 53,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2009 50,647 miles

water leak

Fail 14 May 2009 50,647 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

water leak

Pass 21 May 2008 47,826 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 47,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,230 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 46,230 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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YFS 103W is a 1981 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFS 103W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFS 103W registered?

YFS 103W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is YFS 103W safe to buy?

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