MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,052 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
underside in general poor condition
Both rear axle recoil straps poor
Extensive surface corrosion to suspension units
Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Rear axle offside bump stop corroded
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear axle recoil straps poor
Extensive surface corrosion to suspension units
Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Rear axle offside bump stop corroded
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
general surface corrosion on underside.
ns wiper blade split on end
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
general surface corrosion on underside.
ns wiper blade split on end
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
coolant loss
slight imbalance on rear brakes
slight play in front wheels
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GVA 996W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVA 996W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GVA 996W registered?
GVA 996W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is GVA 996W safe to buy?
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