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YLG 606W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,261 mi
Last recorded50,261 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLG 606W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 50,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 50,261 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 49,786 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,612 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,011 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 49,309 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,747 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,374 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 45,374 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,298 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 42,550 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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YLG 606W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLG 606W, 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 YLG 606W registered?

YLG 606W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is YLG 606W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLG 606W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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