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YMO 578T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,147 mi
Last recorded65,147 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMO 578T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2008 64,813 miles

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

offside rear and nearside rear axle straps split

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake discs

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front coil springs

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front lower suspension arms

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,806 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 64,749 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted. not allowing full inspection of body sills

surface corrosion to front subframe

surface corrosion to nearside front and offside front suspension arms

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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YMO 578T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMO 578T, 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 YMO 578T registered?

YMO 578T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 20 February 1979.

Is YMO 578T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMO 578T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YMO 578T have outstanding finance?

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