1979 MG B GT 1.9L Petrol · YMP 438T
1979 MG B GT (1.9L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 1979. Recorded mileage 34,059 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2023. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B GT
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YMP 438T Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2022
- 34,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YMP 438T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Mg B Gt (YMP 438T) between October 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
YMP 438T Mileage History
- 18/10/200614,770 mi
- 18/10/200714,894 mi+124 mi
- 18/10/200714,903 mi+9 mi
- 09/10/200815,380 mi+477 mi
- 06/01/201015,938 mi+558 mi
- 29/01/201116,294 mi+356 mi
- 31/01/201116,303 mi+9 mi
- 13/01/201216,985 mi+682 mi
- 16/04/201317,381 mi+396 mi
- 18/04/201317,385 mi+4 mi
- 05/06/201418,134 mi+749 mi
- 29/09/201518,687 mi+553 mi
- 03/10/201620,502 mi+1,815 mi
- 03/10/201620,502 mi
- 31/10/201723,740 mi+3,238 mi
- 26/11/201832,769 mi+9,029 mi
- 06/09/202234,059 mi+1,290 mi
- 07/09/202234,059 mi
Average of roughly 1,214 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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