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YOL 564T

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

42,658 mi
Last recorded42,658 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOL 564T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,658 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 42,650 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,311 miles

near side seat missing removed since mot

Fail 6 Aug 2010 41,311 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

near side seat missing removed since mot

Fail 4 Aug 2010 41,310 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YOL 564T is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 YOL 564T, 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 YOL 564T registered?

YOL 564T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 3 April 1979.

Is YOL 564T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOL 564T shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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