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YGP 921W

1981 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,199 mi
Last recorded78,199 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGP 921W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,199 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 78,191 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,321 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 77,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,337 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 76,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,265 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 75,918 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 75,918 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 75,233 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 75,233 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking on fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 74,882 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tell warning light not illuminating (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 74,882 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tell warning light not illuminating (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,378 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 73,378 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,645 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 71,645 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 69,572 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front king pins s/lift

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,388 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,753 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension has play in joints

Fail 19 Dec 2012 65,580 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension has play in joints

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,740 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end bush

Fail 15 Apr 2010 63,950 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,950 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 63,771 miles

slight fluctuation on front and rear brakes

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 3 Jan 2008 63,343 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 63,247 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 63,185 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 63,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 62,935 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 62,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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YGP 921W is a 1981 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YGP 921W, 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

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What year was YGP 921W registered?

YGP 921W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 12 June 1981.

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The MOT history for YGP 921W shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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