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FEL 587V

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,623 mi
Last recorded57,623 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEL 587V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2018 57,623 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,807 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,438 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

osf steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,323 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 49,733 miles

evidence of corrosion on osr outersill* all testable items inspected andfound to be acceptable at time of test*

lower end of steering column above rack close to engine mounting support turret* steering rack operation noisey and slight play in inner rack joints*nsf steering gaiter heavily perished- suspect seepage*

nsf wheelbearing play* tyres perished in general* slight dampness on nsr shock absorber* corrosion of variousbrake pipes, rear brakehose ferrules andd rear suspension*

wiper clearance poor*acceptable windscreen stickers* osf headlamp pattern indistinct- just acceptable*hazad warning lights flashing fast and indicators flashing slowly- just acceptable* engine and gearbox oil leakage*

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,358 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,546 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,959 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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FEL 587V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FEL 587V, 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 FEL 587V registered?

FEL 587V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 23 October 1979.

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