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YMA 4W

1981 MG Mgb

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,734 mi
Last recorded33,734 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMA 4W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2020 33,734 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,645 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 91,645 miles

Central Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure centre (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 90,847 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,408 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 88,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,006 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,207 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 85,204 miles

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

Oil leak

position lamp switch sticky but functions

Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,097 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,764 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,381 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 81,381 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,609 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,349 miles

n/s front tyre has slight perishing on side wall

Pass 7 Apr 2008 80,325 miles

Offside seat belt needs attension

Pass 4 Jul 2006 80,265 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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YMA 4W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YMA 4W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YMA 4W registered?

YMA 4W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 June 1981.

Is YMA 4W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMA 4W shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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