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BCF 211T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,255 mi
Last recorded15,255 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCF 211T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 15,255 miles

advise nearside front brake pads deteriorated and worn lower then the offside front

Fail 29 Sep 2017 15,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

advise nearside front brake pads deteriorated and worn lower then the offside front

Fail 15 Aug 2017 15,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brakes binding slightly

o/s/f disc slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 14,720 miles

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

general corrosion in vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2015 14,720 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

general corrosion in vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,278 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 14,278 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 10,711 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 8,818 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 8,681 miles

restored vehicle heavy welding to underside

Pass 6 Aug 2010 8,442 miles

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

slight corrosion both front floors

Fail 2 Aug 2010 8,393 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight corrosion both front floors

Pass 3 Sep 2009 8,074 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 7,076 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2007 6,619 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 6,617 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,186 miles

nearside front lower trunion worn †offside front wishbone inner bushes split †slight play in nearside front wheel bearing †nearside rear back plate oily †rear exhaust mount corroded †hand brake travel high

Pass 26 Sep 2005 6,010 miles

Front mount is loose †Slight play in both kingpins †All lower wishbone inner bushes are split and worn †Axle check straps split and worn †Rear leaf springs front bushes split and worn

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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BCF 211T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BCF 211T, 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 BCF 211T registered?

BCF 211T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 17 May 1979.

Is BCF 211T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCF 211T shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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