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APE 200T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,757 mi
Last recorded59,757 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPE 200T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 59,757 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,748 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,645 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,285 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,626 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,854 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,012 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 48,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 48,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 47,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 47,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Battery insecure

o/s/r fog light not working.

Pass 13 May 2009 46,598 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,988 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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APE 200T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 APE 200T, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APE 200T?

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What year was APE 200T registered?

APE 200T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is APE 200T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APE 200T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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