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GHL 85V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

4,835 mi
Last recorded4,835 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHL 85V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 4,835 miles

n/s/f repair plate starting to corrode and slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play to o/s/f king pin

slight play to steering wheel

Fail 25 Jan 2019 4,817 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair plate corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f repair plate starting to corrode and slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play to o/s/f king pin

slight play to steering wheel

Pass 2 Feb 2018 3,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover slightly rubbing on wheel (2.2.C.1c)

rear lever arm dampers appear damp

Fail 26 Jan 2018 3,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover slightly rubbing on wheel (2.2.C.1c)

rear lever arm dampers appear damp

Pass 23 Jan 2017 2,558 miles

both rear inner wheel archs not correctly welded

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Jan 2017 2,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear inner wheel archs not correctly welded

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Feb 2016 1,208 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer sills under cover (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 1,208 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer sills under cover (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 1,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Mar 2011 1,151 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 4 May 2010 1,029 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 10,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 996 miles

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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GHL 85V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GHL 85V, 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 GHL 85V registered?

GHL 85V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is GHL 85V safe to buy?

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