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YJB 198T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,157 mi
Last recorded38,157 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJB 198T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 38,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 36,335 miles

Rear Fuel hose corroded Deteriorating near to fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 36,329 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose corroded Deteriorating near to fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,053 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,843 miles

handbrake cable flexible mounting deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2016 30,755 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

handbrake cable flexible mounting deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2015 29,476 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 29,421 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 29,237 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 29,237 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 28,955 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

condition of offside rear tyre (sidewall cracks).

Fail 22 May 2013 28,934 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

condition of offside rear tyre (sidewall cracks).

Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,367 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 26,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,484 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,481 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 22,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,155 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 19,151 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 8,872 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,542 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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YJB 198T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJB 198T, 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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YJB 198T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 2 February 1979.

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