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SYO 417S

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,474 mi
Last recorded19,474 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYO 417S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 19,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 18,366 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 18,365 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 17,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,887 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,805 miles

fog lights not working

head light images

o/s seat belt resever button facing inwards

servo pipe loose at manifold

Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,418 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 16,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,889 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 15,889 miles

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

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,876 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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SYO 417S is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYO 417S, 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.

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What year was SYO 417S registered?

SYO 417S is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is SYO 417S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYO 417S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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