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FCD 829V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,584 mi
Last recorded17,584 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCD 829V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,584 miles

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

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

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

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

age cracks in all tyre side walls

both front disc back plates corroded

engine oil leaks

fuel tank badly dented

g/box oil leaks

play in front prop-shaft u/j

Fail 12 Jun 2014 17,577 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

age cracks in all tyre side walls

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

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

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

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

both front disc back plates corroded

engine oil leaks

fuel tank badly dented

g/box oil leaks

play in front prop-shaft u/j

Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,061 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 May 2013 15,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

all tyres deterating

Pass 29 May 2012 13,895 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

N/S/F TYRE DETERATING

N/S/R TYRE DETERATING

O/S/F TYRE DETERATING

O/S/R TYRE DETERATING

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

REAR EXHAUST DAMAGED

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 11,720 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres perrished

slight corrosion to o/s n/s jacking tube points

Fail 10 Aug 2011 11,720 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 4,847 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

both outer sills corroded

play in both front king pins

small leak from both front steering rack gatiors

Pass 25 Sep 2007 94,932 miles

Advise imbalance on rear brakes

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 90,292 miles

Advise imbalance on rear brakes

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 10 Apr 2006 88,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 87,573 miles

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

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

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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FCD 829V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FCD 829V, 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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FCD 829V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 5 December 1979.

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