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YKC 221W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,297 mi
Last recorded98,297 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKC 221W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,297 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 98,294 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2018 98,183 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 98,181 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,655 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 97,655 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 97,302 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,337 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,508 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 95,463 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,343 miles

NS front kingpin bush slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2012 93,455 miles

Os front antiroll bar link slight play

Os front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 8 Mar 2011 92,396 miles

gearbox over drive wireing rubbing on gearbox cross member and starting to be cut into

Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,684 miles

offside jacking jack support tube damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,581 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 90,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,436 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 89,419 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 88,366 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,629 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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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.

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