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AUF 654T

1979 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,963 mi
Last recorded51,963 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 654T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,557 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 51,542 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,621 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both fronts (5.2.2b)

rear differential sump plug weeping fluid

Fail 6 Jun 2016 50,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and started to weep fluid by the end of the test (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Engine has an oil leak

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake efficiency on N/S less than O/S (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both fronts (5.2.2b)

rear differential sump plug weeping fluid

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,509 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 48,418 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal has some travel

Pass 25 May 2013 47,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

slight leak from rack

Pass 25 May 2012 47,243 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 46,011 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE NEARSIDE REAR STRONGER ADVISE LOOK AT SOON !

Pass 28 May 2010 45,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,758 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,913 miles

47% imbalance rear brakes

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front king pins slight lift

Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,576 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 43,485 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2005 43,031 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 43,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Deteriation to off side † front and both rear tyre sidewalls † †

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AUF 654T is a 1979 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AUF 654T, 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 AUF 654T registered?

AUF 654T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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