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APM 170T

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,868 mi
Last recorded81,868 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPM 170T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,868 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 81,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,380 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,380 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 79,506 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight corosion on inner sils

Pass 11 Apr 2007 79,506 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corosion on inner sils

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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APM 170T is a 1979 MG B GT in Green 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 APM 170T, 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 APM 170T registered?

APM 170T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 25 January 1979.

Is APM 170T safe to buy?

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