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YTA 130L

1989 MG B GT

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,975 mi
Last recorded11,975 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1989 MG B GT78,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 130L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 11,975 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 11,973 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 11,919 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Sep 2015 11,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Oct 2014 11,567 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Oct 2014 11,567 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2010 11,035 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 11,035 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,934 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear suspension link slight play

Pass 7 May 2008 9,175 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 9,175 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 8,493 miles

slight bind on o/s/f brake

exhaust repaired slight leak

heavy underseal on underside

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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YTA 130L is a 1989 MG B GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 78,935 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 YTA 130L, 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 37 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YTA 130L is a 1989 MG B GT, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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