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YFX 121Y

1982 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,580 mi
Last recorded80,580 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFX 121Y
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,580 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 80,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 80,048 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 80,048 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,031 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2009 97,703 miles

nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Fail 29 Oct 2009 79,703 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2008 79,327 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 76,376 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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YFX 121Y is a 1982 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 53,914 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 YFX 121Y, 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 44 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 YFX 121Y?

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What year was YFX 121Y registered?

YFX 121Y is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is YFX 121Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFX 121Y shows 9 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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