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GVS 33T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,658 mi
Last recorded75,658 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVS 33T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front lower suspension joint slight play.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 75,658 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front lower suspension joint slight play.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 75,521 miles

Exhaust corroded and slight leak.

Slight lift in nearside front trunion

Fail 8 Aug 2017 75,520 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust corroded and slight leak.

Slight lift in nearside front trunion

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,256 miles

Exhaust centre section slight leak and corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2016 75,256 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust centre section slight leak and corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,227 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 75,227 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,223 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 75,223 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,137 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 75,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,005 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,536 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,536 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,531 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 74,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,478 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,164 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 72,678 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 71,981 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GVS 33T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVS 33T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GVS 33T registered?

GVS 33T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 3 July 1979.

Is GVS 33T safe to buy?

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