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YMW 82V

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

463 mi
Last recorded463 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMW 82V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 463 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 99,968 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,676 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 97,599 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,027 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 96,027 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,970 miles

brake pedal spongy

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 95,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal spongy

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 95,951 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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YMW 82V is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YMW 82V, 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 YMW 82V registered?

YMW 82V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is YMW 82V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMW 82V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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