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HYD 740T

1979 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,677 mi
Last recorded70,677 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYD 740T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,279 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,970 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,051 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,703 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,826 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,134 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,687 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,297 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 50,297 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,556 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,258 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 28,760 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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HYD 740T is a 1979 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 HYD 740T, 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

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What year was HYD 740T registered?

HYD 740T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is HYD 740T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYD 740T shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HYD 740T have outstanding finance?

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