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FEA 66T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,879 mi
Last recorded47,879 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEA 66T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 47,879 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak

general underbody corrosion

slight free play to nearside front road wheel, suspected inner steering tie rod end

slight free play to offside front road wheel, suspect5ed inner steering tie rod end

Fail 21 Jan 2021 47,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general mcorrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2019 47,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod end

Pass 4 Dec 2018 47,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2018 47,410 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2017 46,984 miles

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

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2017 46,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2016 46,578 miles

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

slight play in both front inner steering baljoints

Fail 25 Nov 2016 46,574 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

slight play in both front inner steering baljoints

Pass 9 Nov 2015 45,566 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

oik leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2014 44,606 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2014 44,606 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,595 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,757 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,247 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

general corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,061 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

general underbody poor

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,316 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,457 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 31,447 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,832 miles

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

general underbody condition getting poor

n/s/r handbrake efficency low

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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FEA 66T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FEA 66T, 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 FEA 66T registered?

FEA 66T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 10 April 1979.

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The MOT history for FEA 66T shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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