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YBW 190V

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,196 mi
Last recorded86,196 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBW 190V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,196 miles

Clutch hydraulic leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2017 86,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced hydraulic mount, marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced hydraulic mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven very slow to operate 79% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Offside door mirror loose

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer sill and wing corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,870 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak from radiator hose connection

engine idle speed low

Fail 22 Sep 2016 85,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel pump (7.2.3)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak from radiator hose connection

engine idle speed low

Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,559 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 84,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,071 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 84,040 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,919 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,242 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 81,160 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,457 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 79,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 77,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f bottom trunnion slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2006 75,531 miles

n/s/f kingpin slight movement

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit & both rear tyres close to legal limit

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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YBW 190V is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YBW 190V, 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 YBW 190V registered?

YBW 190V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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