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YLX 587X

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,677 mi
Last recorded62,677 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 587X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,677 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 61,748 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 60,879 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 60,877 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,391 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,066 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,842 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,406 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 58,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,907 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 57,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 57,439 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,382 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 57,380 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2010 57,087 miles

bad engine oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 57,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 56,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,890 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 53,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,334 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 49,334 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,330 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 44,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear stop/tail lens slightly discoloured

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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YLX 587X is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YLX 587X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YLX 587X registered?

YLX 587X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 3 September 1981.

Is YLX 587X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLX 587X shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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