MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded by carbs ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside halfshaft oil seal leaking
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight oil leak on offside rear half shaft
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/r oil leak from axle tube
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
offside rear axle seal possibly leaking
slight play in steering rack
some corrosion to offside rear spring mount
travel in handbrake
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front bump stop missing
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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BHE 798T is a 1979 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 798T, 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 798T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1979.
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