MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch hydraulic leaking
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
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coolant leak from radiator hose connection
engine idle speed low
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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?
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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.
Is YBW 190V safe to buy?
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