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YJB 70T

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,813 mi
Last recorded59,813 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJB 70T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

heavy croosion floor

heavy crossion sills

Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner wheelarches and chassis corroded by suspension mounting

both rear inner wheelarches corroded by seatbelt mountings

bulkhead corroded by pedal mountings

near side and off side front floor has been plated/welded

near side rear inner wheelarch holed

off side outer sill starting to rust

parking brake lever has high travel

Fail 29 Mar 2010 59,374 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner wheelarches and chassis corroded by suspension mounting

both rear inner wheelarches corroded by seatbelt mountings

bulkhead corroded by pedal mountings

near side and off side front floor has been plated/welded

near side rear inner wheelarch holed

off side outer sill starting to rust

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 55,596 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 70T is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJB 70T, 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 YJB 70T registered?

YJB 70T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 23 March 1979.

Is YJB 70T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJB 70T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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