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YEB 221T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,915 mi
Last recorded97,915 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEB 221T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 97,915 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 97,891 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,863 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 97,699 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 97,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 97,566 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 97,326 miles

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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YEB 221T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEB 221T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YEB 221T?

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What year was YEB 221T registered?

YEB 221T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is YEB 221T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEB 221T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YEB 221T have outstanding finance?

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