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BBU 874T

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,132 mi
Last recorded15,132 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBU 874T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 15,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 14,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 14,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 14,466 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 14,465 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 14,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 14,449 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 14,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

reserve handbrake travel near to limit

Fail 17 Sep 2019 14,445 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

reserve handbrake travel near to limit

Pass 13 Sep 2018 14,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has some wear to inner shoulder

Pass 13 Sep 2017 14,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear worn to inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 13,850 miles

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

Nearside Front slight wear in wheel bearing

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering slightly stiff

Fail 13 Sep 2016 13,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight wear in wheel bearing

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering slightly stiff

Pass 16 Sep 2015 13,571 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering slightly stiff

wear in front nearside wheel bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 13,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold & joints (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering slightly stiff

wear in front nearside wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 13,217 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 12,918 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,840 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 12,573 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,287 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,976 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,939 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,892 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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BBU 874T is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BBU 874T, 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 BBU 874T registered?

BBU 874T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 7 February 1979.

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