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BHE 741T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,085 mi
Last recorded94,085 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHE 741T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,085 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,975 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 93,961 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,449 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear axle oil seal leaking slightly

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 93,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear axle oil seal leaking slightly

Engine has an oil leak

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 93,258 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 93,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,092 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 92,078 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,164 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 91,150 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,264 miles

H.C emissions high at idle (2102ppm) 325ppm at fast idle 1500rpm approx

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 90,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

H.C emissions high at idle (2102ppm) 325ppm at fast idle 1500rpm approx

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 85,762 miles

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

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

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

oil leaking from nearside rear hub

slight binding to offside front brake

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 30 Jul 2011 85,752 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

oil leaking from nearside rear hub

slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,471 miles

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

Oil leak from nearside rear hub

Slight free play in both front trunnions

Fail 16 Aug 2010 81,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak from nearside rear hub

Slight free play in both front trunnions

Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

oil leaking from nearside of rear axle

Fail 19 Aug 2009 78,475 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

oil leaking from nearside of rear axle

Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,671 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 68,596 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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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BHE 741T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 BHE 741T, 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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BHE 741T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 18 June 1979.

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