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FOY 185T

1979 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,792 mi
Last recorded22,792 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOY 185T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 22,792 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 22,783 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 22,763 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,554 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 21,551 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s and n/s wiperblades split at ends rear brakes bineding

Pass 22 Feb 2013 21,089 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,315 miles

play in nearside front king pin

Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,103 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,714 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 19,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,113 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 19,113 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,811 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 17,809 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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FOY 185T is a 1979 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FOY 185T, 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 FOY 185T registered?

FOY 185T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is FOY 185T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOY 185T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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