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YOL 587T

1979 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

18,718 mi
Last recorded18,718 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOL 587T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 18,718 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Apr 2026 18,718 miles

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 6 May 2025 18,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 18,148 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 17,736 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

underside corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2023 17,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear axle corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wheel arches have corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2023 17,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear axle corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2022 16,983 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 16,724 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 16,323 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under side corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 16,068 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 15,807 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 15,752 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both bulkhead / footwell corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 15,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both bulkhead / footwell corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 15,636 miles

Nearside Front footwell / bulkhead corroded

Offside Front footwell /bulkhead corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,470 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2014 15,309 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2014 15,309 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 15,070 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Both rear tyres cracking on the side walls.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,980 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

play in steering rack at o/s/f

Fail 24 Jul 2012 14,979 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

play in steering rack at o/s/f

Fail 22 May 2012 14,977 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,860 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hole in boot floor

Fail 3 Jun 2011 14,860 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hole in boot floor

Pass 8 Jun 2010 14,825 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,781 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,615 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 14,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,509 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 14,509 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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YOL 587T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YOL 587T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YOL 587T registered?

YOL 587T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 March 1979.

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