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CRY 421T

1979 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,296 mi
Last recorded11,296 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRY 421T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2018 11,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front mounting inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mounting boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mounting rear valence/boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/front wing (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/front wing (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 9,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 7,419 miles

Nearside jacking point/sill will soon need attention

Pass 8 Jan 2015 4,451 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 4,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 2,624 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 95,747 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 95,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,562 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 81,683 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 81,383 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 81,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 80,937 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2006 79,098 miles

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

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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CRY 421T is a 1979 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CRY 421T, 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 CRY 421T registered?

CRY 421T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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