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YOD 203K

1971 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,569 mi
Last recorded45,569 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 203K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,569 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2019 45,544 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brakes binding slightly

Rear Electrical wiring insecure battery wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 43,993 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,979 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both slight play in the king pins

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 43,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,418 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,625 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front tyre wearing unevern

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,650 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

coolant leaking from radiator

front tyres wearing uneven

main beam warning light not working when operated

nearside rear hub seal leaking

rear exhaust bracket broke at rear but exhaust still secure

Fail 13 Feb 2013 40,650 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

coolant leaking from radiator

front tyres wearing uneven

main beam warning light not working when operated

nearside rear hub seal leaking

rear exhaust bracket broke at rear but exhaust still secure

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,545 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

battery insecure

main beam warning light not working

n/s/r hub seal oil leak

rear brake check 42% inbalance

Fail 14 Feb 2012 39,545 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

battery insecure

main beam warning light not working

n/s/r hub seal oil leak

rear brake check 42% inbalance

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,083 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

rear exhaust brackett condition

slight brake binding to n/s/f

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,541 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,436 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,389 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,011 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,957 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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YOD 203K is a 1971 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 YOD 203K, 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 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YOD 203K registered?

YOD 203K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 8 September 1971.

Is YOD 203K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOD 203K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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