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AMC 77T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,207 mi
Last recorded41,207 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMC 77T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,207 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 41,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,070 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 41,070 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,935 miles

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

perishing to suspension bushes

wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2013 40,934 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

perishing to suspension bushes

wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,888 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 40,887 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,272 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 40,272 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear axle stop strap broken

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,489 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 39,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,459 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 39,445 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,354 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,352 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 37,402 miles

corrosion on n/s and o/s sills †oil on rear back plates ? †oil on rear dampers †damage to windscreen

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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AMC 77T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AMC 77T, 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 AMC 77T registered?

AMC 77T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 24 May 1979.

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