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APY 648T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,574 mi
Last recorded39,574 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPY 648T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 39,574 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 38,882 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 38,265 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 37,219 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 36,027 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 34,848 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,191 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,630 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,492 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,182 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,647 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,972 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,802 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 24,460 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,862 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 20,804 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,609 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,477 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,322 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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APY 648T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APY 648T, 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

How do I check the history of APY 648T?

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What year was APY 648T registered?

APY 648T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 12 January 1979.

Is APY 648T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APY 648T shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does APY 648T have outstanding finance?

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