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ADA 714T

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,078 mi
Last recorded51,078 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADA 714T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,078 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 50,710 miles

Accelerator rubber missing

Both front lower suspension arms have slight play in lower arm pin/bushes

Both front seat belts fraying

Fuel cap o-ring perished close to excessive

Heavy use of underseal

Minor exhaust blow

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 May 2014 50,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor exhaust blow

Accelerator rubber missing

Both front lower suspension arms have slight play in lower arm pin/bushes

Both front seat belts fraying

Fuel cap o-ring perished close to excessive

Heavy use of underseal

Nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak suspected to be engine oil

Oil leak suspected to be gearbox oil

Steering rack damp

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,292 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 50,292 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,793 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,793 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ADA 714T is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ADA 714T, 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 ADA 714T registered?

ADA 714T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 6 April 1979.

Is ADA 714T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADA 714T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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