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FBD 616T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,469 mi
Last recorded14,469 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBD 616T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 14,469 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 12,343 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 12,343 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 12,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 12,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery Tray Corroded

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Minor n/s rear brake bind

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 8,541 miles

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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FBD 616T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,950cc 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 FBD 616T, 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 FBD 616T registered?

FBD 616T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 13 February 1979.

Is FBD 616T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBD 616T 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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