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TYH 869S

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,685 mi
Last recorded43,685 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYH 869S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 43,685 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,181 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 42,763 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 42,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,741 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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TYH 869S is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 TYH 869S, 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 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TYH 869S registered?

TYH 869S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 11 January 1978.

Is TYH 869S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYH 869S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TYH 869S have outstanding finance?

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