MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,330 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s front wheel bearing slight play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
o/s front wheel bearing slight play
Oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Various underside repaires
Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Oil leak
numerous underside repairs, unable to determine standard of some.
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
indicators flash slow
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
exhaust mounts cracking
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
exhaust mounts cracking
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FMY 743V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FMY 743V, 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 FMY 743V registered?
FMY 743V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 23 October 1979.
Is FMY 743V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FMY 743V shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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