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AYW 488H

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,233 mi
Last recorded6,233 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYW 488H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 6,233 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 5,235 miles

CORROSION BECOMING APPARENT ON VEHICLE WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 16 Oct 2012 5,164 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

condition of body in places borderline

condition of both rear axle straps deteriorated

nearside front king pin lift borderline

Fail 19 Sep 2012 5,164 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT KING PIN LIFT (BORDERLINE)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of body borderline in places

condition of both rear axle straps deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2011 5,051 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

body condition in places borderline

front brake discs worn

slight binde front nearside rear brake

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 30 Jul 2010 4,635 miles

body condition in places borderline

condition of brake pedal rubber

front brake discs worn

front brake pads borderline

Fail 20 Jul 2010 4,630 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

body condition in places borderline

front brake discs worn

front brake pads borderline

Pass 14 Jul 2009 4,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 3,923 miles

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

reserve hand brake travel border line

slight lift both front king pins

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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AYW 488H is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 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 AYW 488H, 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 56 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 AYW 488H registered?

AYW 488H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 16 March 1970.

Is AYW 488H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYW 488H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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