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YMP 438T

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,059 mi
Last recorded34,059 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMP 438T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 34,059 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 34,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 32,769 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 23,740 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,502 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 20,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,687 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,134 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 17,385 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 17,381 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 16,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mounts starting to split

Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,303 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 16,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 15,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,380 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,903 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 14,894 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,770 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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YMP 438T is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YMP 438T, 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 YMP 438T registered?

YMP 438T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 28 June 1979.

Is YMP 438T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMP 438T shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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