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FMY 743V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,330 mi
Last recorded16,330 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMY 743V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,330 miles

o/s front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 7 Apr 2016 16,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 14,670 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,063 miles

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

Oil leak

Various underside repaires

Pass 14 Apr 2012 11,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 8,572 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 8,569 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 6,217 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 4,820 miles

indicators flash slow

Fail 31 Jan 2008 2,769 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 2,769 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust mounts cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2007 561 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 561 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMY 743V registered?

FMY 743V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 23 October 1979.

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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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