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AFO 349V

1979 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,792 mi
Last recorded23,792 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb GT32,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFO 349V
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside washer jet not working

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,520 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 23,520 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 23,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 23,462 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 23,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2010 23,443 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,440 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 23,422 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,401 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,301 miles

o/s/r n/s/r o/s/f tyres cracking on sidewalls

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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AFO 349V is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFO 349V, 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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AFO 349V is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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