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BHE 812T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,433 mi
Last recorded56,433 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHE 812T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 56,433 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 56,371 miles

Lots of welding to underside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front backplate deteriated

Slight play/lift offside front trunion/kingpin

Pass 7 May 2009 56,371 miles

Lots of welding to underside of vehicle

Offside front backplate deteriated

Slight play/lift offside front trunion/kingpin

Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,125 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

centre floor corroded

off/side and near/side rear chassis and springs hanger brackets corroded

rear panel corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2008 56,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

centre floor corroded

near/side headlamp reflector corroded

rear chassis and spring hanger bracket corroded

rear panel corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 812T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BHE 812T, 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 BHE 812T registered?

BHE 812T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is BHE 812T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHE 812T shows 6 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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