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FEA 783T

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,582 mi
Last recorded38,582 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEA 783T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 38,582 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 38,580 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,491 miles

Corrosion in both front chassis

Corrosion in both front floors

Nearside front suspension damper slight misting of oil

Nearside front suspension king pin has slight lift

Offside front suspension king pin has slight play

Offside rear undersill corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,280 miles

corrosion in both front chassis

corrosion in both front floors

nearside front suspension king pin has slight lift

nearside front suspensiondamper slight misting of oil

offside front suspension king pin has slight play

offside rear undersill corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 37,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in both front chassis

corrosion in both front floors

nearside front suspension king pin has slight lift

nearside front suspensiondamper slight misting of oil

offside front suspension king pin has slight play

offside rear undersill corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,846 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 35,846 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 32,382 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 32,380 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 29,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 26,192 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,977 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 17,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,498 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on edges down to tread wear indicators on edges

corrosion in o/s/f outer wing (not exposing sharp edges yet)

corrosion starting in n/s rear chassis section at bumpstop area

corrosion starting in o/s chassis section at rear

corrosion starting in o/s outer sill

corrosion starting in o/s/rear floor pan

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion joint

Fail 13 Mar 2006 14,498 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges down to tread wear indicators on edges

corrosion in o/s/f outer wing (not exposing sharp edges yet)

corrosion starting in n/s rear chassis section at bumpstop area

corrosion starting in o/s chassis section at rear

corrosion starting in o/s outer sill

corrosion starting in o/s/rear floor pan

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion joint

Fail 6 Mar 2006 14,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion starting in both rear chassis sections within 30cm of spring mounting points

corrosion starting in o/s outer sill

corrosion starting in o/s outer wing (not exposing sharp edges yet)

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 783T is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FEA 783T, 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 783T registered?

FEA 783T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 19 April 1979.

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