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JYC 56T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,353 mi
Last recorded58,353 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYC 56T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 58,353 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 56,257 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 54,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 52,238 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,173 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 49,068 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 49,068 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose rebound strap insecure (2.4.F.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,743 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 44,120 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,910 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 41,901 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear tyre tread perising slightly

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,895 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,923 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 40,130 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 40,125 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,996 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,932 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

off side rear brake performance less than near side

Pass 9 Jun 2007 39,687 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,509 miles

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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JYC 56T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JYC 56T, 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 JYC 56T registered?

JYC 56T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is JYC 56T safe to buy?

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