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GYH 979W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,501 mi
Last recorded93,501 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYH 979W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 93,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underside

nearside front head-light aim low

oil leak

play in front lower ball joints

rear brakes slightly binding

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 19 Sep 2018 93,497 miles

Corrosion underside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 92,903 miles

corrosion underside

hand brae weak and high (border line pass

oil leak

rear leaf springs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,758 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 92,651 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 92,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

heavily undersealed so restricted inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2013 92,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

heavily undersealed so restricted inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2012 91,879 miles

all suspension bushes perished/deteriorated

leaf springs corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

play in steering rack

slight and harsh corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 17 Sep 2011 91,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear suspension bushes perished/deteriorated

coil springs corroded

harsh corrosion to interior of car in places

harsh corrosion underside of car in places

harsh play in steering rack

leaf springs harshly deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2011 91,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear suspension bushes perished/deteriorated

coil springs corroded

harsh corrosion to interior of car in places

harsh corrosion underside of car in places

harsh play in steering rack

leaf springs harshly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2010 90,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

external body condition very poor, checked ok at present but possible to much filler in panels to check correctly

very heavy underseal underside, so very difficalt to inspect correctly

Pass 19 Sep 2009 90,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake lever slightly high

harsh corrosion to vehicle

slight imbalance in rear service brake (22%)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 88,990 miles

Oil leak

handbrake slightly high

nearside door corroded but no sharp edges

slight corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes corroded in places

front brake disc worn

heavy amount of undersill underside

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2006 85,197 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside rear tyre wall cut but not exsposing cords

oil leak

very heavy undersealed!!!

wiper switch wobbly but sercure

Pass 8 Oct 2005 81,328 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 81,328 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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GYH 979W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYH 979W, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GYH 979W registered?

GYH 979W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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