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FPW 769T

1979 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,558 mi
Last recorded68,558 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPW 769T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 68,558 miles

all tyres perished on outside wall

vehicle over heating and loosing water

Fail 5 May 2016 68,556 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all tyres perished on outside wall

vehicle over heating and loosing water

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,461 miles

slight play at offside front wheel

vehicle showing signs of corrosoin

Fail 27 Mar 2015 68,447 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play at offside front wheel

vehicle showing signs of corrosoin

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,251 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,073 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 68,073 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 65,979 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

front suspension bump stops missing

nearside windscreen washer not working

offside and nearside window winder handles broken

offside front brake back plate badly corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 65,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

front suspension bump stops missing

nearside windscreen washer not working

offside and nearside window winder handles broken

offside front brake back plate badly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,435 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

offside front brake back plate badly corroded

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 2 Mar 2010 60,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

battery insecure due to corrosion

corrosion in nearside front inner wing

offside front brake back plate badly corroded

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,725 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 41,833 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,795 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 38,795 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FPW 769T is a 1979 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FPW 769T, 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 FPW 769T registered?

FPW 769T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 16 May 1979.

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