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YBO 9T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,276 mi
Last recorded66,276 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBO 9T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 66,276 miles

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

screen washers poor

Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,971 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 65,971 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,949 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

slight coolant leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,893 miles

Mouse damage to top of windscreen washer bottle

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2015 65,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Mouse damage to top of windscreen washer bottle

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked, not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,826 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 29 Jul 2014 65,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,690 miles

Main beam tell tale does not illuminate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking

Ticks over only just long enough to test emissions, then cuts out.

o/s wiper poor

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,633 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has surface cuts in it

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,534 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 65,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,497 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,367 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,196 miles

general rust under vehicle panels

Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,131 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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YBO 9T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBO 9T, 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

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What year was YBO 9T registered?

YBO 9T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 16 January 1979.

Is YBO 9T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBO 9T shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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