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GHJ 677T

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,302 mi
Last recorded22,302 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHJ 677T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 22,302 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion eye bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 20,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion eye bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 20,119 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,374 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 17,960 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,567 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 15,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 14,806 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 13,245 miles

sills floors and chassis all starting to corode

Fail 8 Jul 2011 12,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

cluth slave leaking fluid

floors and sills coroding

n/s rear axle oil leaking

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

radiator insecure and leaking coolant

Pass 8 Jul 2011 12,032 miles

floors and sills coroding

n/s rear axle oil leaking

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

cluth slave leaking fluid

radiator insecure and leaking coolant

Pass 5 Jul 2010 10,165 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 9,375 miles

CORROSION TO O/S SILL.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 9,375 miles

CORROSION TO O/S SILL.

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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GHJ 677T is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHJ 677T, 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 GHJ 677T registered?

GHJ 677T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 15 June 1979.

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