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FDG 213T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,940 mi
Last recorded18,940 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDG 213T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 18,940 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,927 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 18,902 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 15,805 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake drum damp

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 May 2009 15,800 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake drum damp

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 10,682 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front tyres starting to wear on the tread shoulders

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front suspension unit damp

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 May 2008 10,678 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front tyres starting to wear on the tread shoulders

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front suspension unit damp

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 7,366 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 7,355 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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FDG 213T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FDG 213T, 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 FDG 213T registered?

FDG 213T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 18 June 1979.

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