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LTU 43T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,575 mi
Last recorded95,575 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTU 43T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,575 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 95,286 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 95,286 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 95,161 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 94,847 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 94,847 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,716 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 93,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 92,933 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 92,409 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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LTU 43T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LTU 43T, 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

How do I check the history of LTU 43T?

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What year was LTU 43T registered?

LTU 43T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 23 April 1979.

Is LTU 43T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTU 43T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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