MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,426 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
handbrake has high travel
underside of vehicle rusty and weak in places
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?
Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YWG 554T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1979 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,044 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWG 554T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YWG 554T registered?
YWG 554T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 February 1979.
Is YWG 554T safe to buy?
The MOT history for YWG 554T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YWG 554T have outstanding finance?
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