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APM 298T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,938 mi
Last recorded26,938 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPM 298T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 26,938 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 24,263 miles

All 4 tyres over 11 years old and cracking in the side walls

Front Front suspension sitting very low, possibly incorrect springs fitted.

Hazard lights flashing on the legal limit of 120 flashes per second

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front section of front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear light lens damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 24,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross axle brake pipe very corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear brake pipe very corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

All 4 tyres over 11 years old and cracking in the side walls

Front Front suspension sitting very low, possibly incorrect springs fitted.

Hazard lights flashing on the legal limit of 120 flashes per second

Nearside Rear Check strap perished

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted Incorrect springs fitted and very distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front section of front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Check strap perished

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted Incorrect springs fitted and very distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear light lens damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,714 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 23,714 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering wheel loose (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 23,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,881 miles

Battery tray rusty.

Nearside rear outer sill corroded slighty

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 19,881 miles

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

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

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)

Battery tray rusty.

Nearside rear outer sill corroded slighty

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 17,263 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 17,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 17,236 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,169 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 17,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,044 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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APM 298T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 298T, 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 APM 298T registered?

APM 298T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 9 January 1979.

Is APM 298T safe to buy?

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