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YOC 67T

1979 MG B GT

Cream Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,051 mi
Last recorded76,051 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOC 67T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 76,051 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,002 miles

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

Nearside front suspension trunion has slight movement

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 76,002 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front suspension trunion has slight movement

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

coolant leak

Pass 19 May 2017 75,631 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,618 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Main beam only operates one side alternating per toggle. (1.7.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,330 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 75,323 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,044 miles

slight corrosion in head lights

this car has serious corrosion under floor and thick underseal covering floor and componants and previos repairs

Fail 3 Aug 2010 73,044 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

this car has serious corrosion under floor and thick underseal covering floor and componants and previos repairs

Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,188 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 70,181 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

petrol pipe between carbs perished and weak

vacum pipe missing to distributer

Pass 5 Aug 2006 69,913 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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YOC 67T is a 1979 MG B GT in Cream with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YOC 67T, 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.

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What year was YOC 67T registered?

YOC 67T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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