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FAL 888V

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,750 mi
Last recorded64,750 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAL 888V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 64,750 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 64,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 64,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers slow/sticking but clear windscreen.

Pass 20 Jun 2024 59,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, transmission and diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,744 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 53,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 52,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small chip in windscreen.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,591 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 14 Mar 2019 49,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,438 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis members, suspension and steering components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 49,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor and wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis members, suspension and steering components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2014 48,384 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf tyre perished slightly

slight knock on ns no faults found pos shock

Fail 12 Apr 2014 48,384 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf tyre perished slightly

slight knock on ns no faults found pos shock

Fail 13 Apr 2013 46,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions very weak [hydro carbons very high]

Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emissions very weak [hydro carbons very high]

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,171 miles

condition of body around offside rear bump stop

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,165 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of offside rear bump stop mounting

offside front king pin has play borderline

slight play in offside front track rod inner bush/joint

Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,163 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front king pin has play borderline

slight play in offside front track rod inner bush/joint

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,849 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 45,849 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,960 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,937 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 42,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

radiator bottom hose is being cut thro against hole in lower panel

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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FAL 888V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FAL 888V, 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 FAL 888V registered?

FAL 888V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FAL 888V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAL 888V shows 24 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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