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YEU 30V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,873 mi
Last recorded76,873 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEU 30V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,873 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,479 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,883 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 71,883 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,008 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 69,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

all tyres heavily perished and splitting

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,313 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 66,758 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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YEU 30V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YEU 30V, 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 YEU 30V?

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What year was YEU 30V registered?

YEU 30V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 6 August 1979.

Is YEU 30V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEU 30V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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