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KSC 859T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,760 mi
Last recorded5,760 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSC 859T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 5,760 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from engine, gearbox and rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 4,990 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 4,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 3,400 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 2,461 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 1,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 1,566 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 1,565 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front discs backing plates corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2006 1,498 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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KSC 859T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KSC 859T, 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.

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What year was KSC 859T registered?

KSC 859T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 5 February 1979.

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The MOT history for KSC 859T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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