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YMK 501T

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,665 mi
Last recorded18,665 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMK 501T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 18,665 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 18,649 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 18,649 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,581 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,556 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

starting to rust on osf inner wing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,491 miles

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

some surface rust on floors and rear chassis rails

Pass 19 May 2009 18,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

starting to rust on floors

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,227 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Neraside front slightly perished

Offside rear brake slight binding

Both rear tyres side walls perished

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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YMK 501T is a 1979 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YMK 501T, 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

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What year was YMK 501T registered?

YMK 501T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 30 April 1979.

Is YMK 501T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMK 501T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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