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FBM 175T

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,000 mi
Last recorded42,000 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBM 175T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,000 miles

Front Brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,804 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight play in nearside front kingpin

Fail 30 Jun 2014 37,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight play in nearside front kingpin

Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,502 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,169 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in front king pins and bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2011 30,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,933 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 26,914 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,415 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s front kingpins and bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,493 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 18,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 18,283 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 18,283 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

very slight play in both track rod inner joints

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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FBM 175T is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FBM 175T, 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 FBM 175T registered?

FBM 175T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 15 March 1979.

Is FBM 175T safe to buy?

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