MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
corrosion underside
hand brae weak and high (border line pass
oil leak
rear leaf springs worn
brake pipes corroded
corrosion underside of car in places
oil leak
brake pipes slightly corroded
corrosion underside of car in places
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
heavily undersealed so restricted inspection
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
heavily undersealed so restricted inspection
all suspension bushes perished/deteriorated
leaf springs corroded/deteriorated
oil leak
play in steering rack
slight and harsh corrosion underside of car in places
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
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
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
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%)
Oil leak
handbrake slightly high
nearside door corroded but no sharp edges
slight corrosion underside vehicle
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
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
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?
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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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GYH 979W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.
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