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LAA 147T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,747 mi
Last recorded64,747 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAA 147T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 64,747 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,648 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,563 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,036 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,017 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,920 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 62,325 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 62,325 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,200 miles

rear leaf springs in poor condition .

some areas of corrosion on chassis.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs slightly poor condition

n/s/f king pin slight play

o/s/f king pin slight play

o/s/r rebound strap in poor conition

Fail 9 Jun 2010 61,869 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs slightly poor condition

n/s/f king pin slight play

o/s/f king pin slight play

o/s/r rebound strap in poor conition

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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LAA 147T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LAA 147T, 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 LAA 147T registered?

LAA 147T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is LAA 147T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAA 147T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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