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YFC 650V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,516 mi
Last recorded89,516 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFC 650V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,516 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 89,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,366 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,066 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 88,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,512 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,522 miles

N/S/R Tyre slightly perished.

O/S/R Tyre slightly perished.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,506 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 84,807 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise has smaii holed rust area at left front inner sill/floor area non mot advise engine oil pressure rubber feed pipe rubing suggest be replaced

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,345 miles

advise there is some wear in the right king pin and trunion joints but not excessive

Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,442 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,691 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 81,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,001 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 75,792 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 75,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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YFC 650V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YFC 650V, 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

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What year was YFC 650V registered?

YFC 650V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 21 August 1979.

Is YFC 650V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFC 650V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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