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XYM 12T

1979 MG B

Brown Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,263 mi
Last recorded71,263 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYM 12T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,263 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 71,226 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 71,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,125 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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XYM 12T is a 1979 MG B in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYM 12T, 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 XYM 12T?

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What year was XYM 12T registered?

XYM 12T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is XYM 12T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYM 12T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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