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GUY 501N

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,964 mi
Last recorded22,964 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUY 501N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 22,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 22,949 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 22,809 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 22,787 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 22,787 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,759 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 22,748 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,577 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

gearbox mounting deteriorated/perished

general surface rust on underbody and components

Fail 9 Aug 2012 22,577 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

intermittent electrical fault (anncillary line)

lift in both king pin assemblies

Pass 7 Jun 2005 22,571 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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GUY 501N is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GUY 501N, 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

How do I check the history of GUY 501N?

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What year was GUY 501N registered?

GUY 501N is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is GUY 501N safe to buy?

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