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GVF 813T

1979 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,044 mi
Last recorded73,044 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 813T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 73,044 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,044 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,044 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,044 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2007 73,044 miles

vehicle protective coated/covered

Fail 8 Aug 2007 73,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

main beam flash inop

vehicle protectivly coated/covered

Pass 15 Aug 2006 73,044 miles

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

brake pipe's protective coated

Fail 14 Aug 2006 73,044 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all brake pipe coated in under seal

Pass 16 Aug 2005 73,044 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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GVF 813T is a 1979 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GVF 813T, 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 GVF 813T?

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What year was GVF 813T registered?

GVF 813T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is GVF 813T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVF 813T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GVF 813T have outstanding finance?

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