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GGG 653T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,860 mi
Last recorded29,860 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGG 653T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,860 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,734 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,688 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 29,684 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,678 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,655 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 29,642 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,566 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 29,534 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,458 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

emissions limit

hazard fitted not working per 1/april 1986

head light aim on limit

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,284 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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GGG 653T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GGG 653T, 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 GGG 653T registered?

GGG 653T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is GGG 653T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGG 653T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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