MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,835 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
both rear inner wheel archs not correctly welded
o/s/f tyre wearing low
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
Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer sills under cover (6.1.B.2)
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)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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