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YMO 291T

1979 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,663 mi
Last recorded10,663 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMO 291T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 10,663 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Pass 19 Dec 2016 10,454 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Seal (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 10,440 miles

Direction indicators not working All (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Seal (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,193 miles

N/S/R Wheel starting to bind

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 10,193 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R Wheel starting to bind

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 9,838 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 9,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 9,639 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slightn corrossion to n/s/r inner wheel arch chassis area

Pass 19 Jun 2012 9,438 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,212 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in inner near side steerin g rack joint

Fail 15 Jun 2010 8,581 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 8,222 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 7,796 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 7,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 8 May 2007 7,099 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

near side rear handbrake a little stiff

Pass 9 May 2006 5,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2006 5,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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YMO 291T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YMO 291T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YMO 291T registered?

YMO 291T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 26 January 1979.

Is YMO 291T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMO 291T shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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