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YJE 262T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,593 mi
Last recorded78,593 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJE 262T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 78,593 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 77,500 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 77,333 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,175 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,787 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,265 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,629 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,340 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 69,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,884 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,758 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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YJE 262T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJE 262T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJE 262T?

You can check the full history of YJE 262T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJE 262T registered?

YJE 262T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 9 April 1979.

Is YJE 262T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJE 262T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJE 262T have outstanding finance?

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