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YAV 202T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

18,608 mi
Last recorded18,608 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAV 202T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 18,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 18,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 18,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 18,585 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 18,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 18,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under body repairs

Fail 10 Jul 2018 18,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under body repairs

Pass 10 Jul 2017 18,317 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

Oil leak ()

boot floor corroded

fuel tank corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,263 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,102 miles

Chip In Windscreen Nearside

Oil Leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 17,866 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,697 miles

oil leaks,slight play in steering & suspension components.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,534 miles

Oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes worn

radiator in poor condition

rear spring bushes worn

slight play/wear in steering column universal joint

Fail 31 Jul 2012 17,534 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes worn

radiator in poor condition

rear spring bushes worn

slight play/wear in steering column universal joint

Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,326 miles

oil leaks engine/gearbox area,brake fluid level low,stonechip in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,089 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 17,089 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

nearside backplate damp

tested in damp conditions

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,915 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,681 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 16,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on radiator

fuel tank corroded

nearside front chassis rail corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,356 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls heavilly perished & cracked REQUIRE REPLACEMENT,small crack in front no plate,slight play in steering rack,

front subframe & rear axle corroded,offside front metal brake pipe corroded,

Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,175 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 16,175 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

coolant staines on radiator

nearside front chassis/bumper mounts corroded

offside brake pipe started to corrode

slight lift in offside front,upper and lower trunnions

slight play/wear in steering rack

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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YAV 202T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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 YAV 202T, 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.

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What year was YAV 202T registered?

YAV 202T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 5 March 1979.

Is YAV 202T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAV 202T shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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