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AKP 937T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,404 mi
Last recorded43,404 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKP 937T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,404 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,272 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,145 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 26,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,890 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 25,886 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

n/s door mirror freeplay. clutch hydrolic pipe has cracks showing

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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AKP 937T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AKP 937T, 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 AKP 937T registered?

AKP 937T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is AKP 937T safe to buy?

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