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ADY 540V

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,566 mi
Last recorded43,566 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 540V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 43,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 43,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

heavy under seal

Pass 13 Aug 2018 42,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,821 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 40,764 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,731 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 37,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,832 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 34,832 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,179 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,644 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 29,644 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear check strap broken

passenger seat insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,578 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,182 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 19,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear suspension check strap broken

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,020 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 11,049 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 11,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,255 miles

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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ADY 540V is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ADY 540V, 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.

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What year was ADY 540V registered?

ADY 540V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 3 October 1979.

Is ADY 540V safe to buy?

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