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AVK 101H

1996 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,905 mi
Last recorded62,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 MG B GT41,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVK 101H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 62,905 miles

Clutch slave cylinder flexi hose perishing

Front Lower trunion seals perished

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,776 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front lower trunion seals perished

Gearbox mounting defective ()

clutch slave cylinder flexi hose perished

Fail 4 Jul 2019 62,776 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front lower trunion seals perished

Gearbox mounting defective ()

clutch slave cylinder flexi hose perished

Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,524 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,429 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

gearbox mounts perishing due to oil contamination

Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,194 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,835 miles

Gearbox mountings deteriorating Rear axle straps perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2015 61,835 miles

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

Gearbox mountings deteriorating Rear axle straps perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,191 miles

Gearbox mountings deteriorating

Fail 25 Jun 2014 61,191 miles

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

Gearbox mountings deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,144 miles

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

gearbox mountings deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2012 61,042 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,641 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 60,351 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 59,970 miles

offside rear outer sill corroding but not excessive at time of test

Pass 8 May 2008 59,783 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 59,252 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 59,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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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AVK 101H is a 1996 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 41,659 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 AVK 101H, 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 30 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AVK 101H is a 1996 MG B GT, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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