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YOK 909T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,829 mi
Last recorded4,829 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOK 909T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2018 4,829 miles

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door lower edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front floors, inner sills and o/s outer sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 25 Apr 2016 4,395 miles

both front inner sill to floor areas and o/s/f outer sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 8 Apr 2016 4,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front outer sill and both front inner sill/floor areas corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 15 Apr 2015 2,989 miles

both front outer sill slightly corroded but outside prescribed areas

o/s door lower edge corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 2,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front outer sill slightly corroded but outside prescribed areas

o/s door lower edge corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 2,940 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 2,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 2,155 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 1,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in the steering collum.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 1,406 miles

slight play in the steering collum.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 99,540 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 99,540 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 98,299 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 98,299 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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YOK 909T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YOK 909T, 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 YOK 909T registered?

YOK 909T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 10 April 1979.

Is YOK 909T safe to buy?

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