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FFH 812T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

910 mi
Last recorded910 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFH 812T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 910 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 910 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 99,848 miles

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

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

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

hazard lights not working

Fail 27 Aug 2020 99,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted mounting bolt locking devise not secured (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front anti roll bar mounting starting to wear

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

hazard lights not working

Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,192 miles

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

Front number plate mounted on the bonnet

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Hazard warning switch not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 98,557 miles

fuel cap seal deteriating

hazard warning lights inoperative

reg plate on bonnet

slight play in both front trunion joints

Fail 2 Jul 2018 98,500 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate mounted on bonnet

front towing eye fitted at time of test

fuel cap seal deteriating

hazard warning lights in op

Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,134 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 96,263 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,931 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 94,931 miles

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

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 94,846 miles

front tyre treads outer edges starting to wear

front wheel bearings slight play

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,624 miles

front tyre treads outer edges starting to wear

front wheel bearings slight play

underside undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,357 miles

front wheel bearings slight play

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2010 93,605 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2009 93,535 miles

front floors/ chassis starting to rust

inner and outer sills starting to rust

offside front wheel arch starting to rust

rear anti roll bar front bushes starting to split

rear panel starting to rust

rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 9 Aug 2008 92,609 miles

front floors/ chassis starting to rust

front wheel bearings slight play

inner sills and outer sills starting to rust

nearside front brake hose starting to crack/ perish

offside front inner wheel arch starting to rust

oil leak

rear antiroll bar front bushes starting to split

rear panel starting to rust

rear tyres starting to crack/ scuff

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2007 92,221 miles

front wheel bearings slight play

inner sills and outer sills starting to rust

nearside front brake hose starting to crack/ perish

offside front inner wheel arch starting to rust

oil leak

rear panel rusty

rear tyre treads starting to crack/ wear

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Aug 2007 92,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front wheel bearings slight play

inner and outer sills starting to rust

nearside front brake hose starting to crack/ perish

offside front inner wheel arch starting to rust

oil leak

rear panel rusty

rear tyre treads starting to crack/ wear

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2006 90,802 miles

nearside front seatbelt starting to fur

nearside rear outer sill/ wheel arch starting to rust

offside front chassis and offside rear floor starting to rust

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2006 90,789 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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FFH 812T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FFH 812T, 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 FFH 812T registered?

FFH 812T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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