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YOP 892T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,530 mi
Last recorded92,530 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOP 892T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,530 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 92,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,259 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,106 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 90,096 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high And misfiring (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working Both (1.4.A.2c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure to boss insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,503 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 89,493 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,884 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 88,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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YOP 892T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YOP 892T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YOP 892T registered?

YOP 892T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 30 March 1979.

Is YOP 892T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOP 892T shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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