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GEA 587T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

935 mi
Last recorded935 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEA 587T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 935 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 589 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 17 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,561 miles

Offside king pin has slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2006 50,782 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,782 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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GEA 587T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GEA 587T, 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 GEA 587T?

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What year was GEA 587T registered?

GEA 587T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 21 May 1979.

Is GEA 587T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEA 587T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GEA 587T have outstanding finance?

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