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JYB 890T

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,765 mi
Last recorded55,765 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYB 890T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 55,765 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 55,701 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,682 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,587 miles

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

corrosion started in the offside headlamp lense not affecting light source

Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,585 miles

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

corrosion started in the osf headlamp not affecting light output

Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,583 miles

corrosion started on the osf headlamp reflector

very slight wear in steering rack os

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,581 miles

both front wiper blades smearing

corrosion started in the osf headlamp reflector

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,563 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,553 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 55,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,549 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear outer sill are small hole [minor corrosion]

steering rack pinion slightly damp

Fail 26 Jul 2012 55,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear outer sill are small hole [minor corrosion]

steering rack pinion slightly damp

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,507 miles

unable to check welding repairs due to under sealing

Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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JYB 890T is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 JYB 890T, 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 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JYB 890T registered?

JYB 890T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 18 June 1979.

Is JYB 890T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYB 890T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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