MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight cracking (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is also distorted both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight cracking (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
NS front kingpin bush slight play
Os front antiroll bar link slight play
Os front wheel bearing slight noise
gearbox over drive wireing rubbing on gearbox cross member and starting to be cut into
offside jacking jack support tube damaged
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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YKC 221W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YKC 221W, 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.
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What year was YKC 221W registered?
YKC 221W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 31 March 1981.
Is YKC 221W safe to buy?
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