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B59 MMY

1985 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,172 mi
Last recorded63,172 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB59 MMY
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 63,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2023 63,155 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 63,131 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 63,118 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,071 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,829 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,335 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,939 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,056 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,885 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,381 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,685 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Manta?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 1,245 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
478
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 215
position lamp(s) not working 197
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 192
fog lamp not working 174
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B59 MMY is a 1985 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 58,827 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Manta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B59 MMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Manta typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 41 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B59 MMY registered?

B59 MMY is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 19 March 1985.

Is B59 MMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B59 MMY shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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