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AOP 455T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,186 mi
Last recorded94,186 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOP 455T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,186 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 21 Jul 2018 83,827 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,606 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 77,602 miles

Front brake caliper locking device insecure both (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,803 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 72,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage Drop link insecure to shocker (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Fuel pipe fouling shocker lever (7.2.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,582 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 72,372 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 72,372 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,858 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 70,699 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 70,649 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 68,472 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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AOP 455T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AOP 455T, 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 AOP 455T registered?

AOP 455T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 30 May 1979.

Is AOP 455T safe to buy?

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