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MBA 67V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBA 67V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,670 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 88,678 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 88,472 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 88,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 88,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,278 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 88,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,927 miles

Both head lamps poor condition and low aim but meet new criteria

Front number plate no mounted vertically but legible

Screw missing from steering wheel but considered secure

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone inboard bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,308 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,684 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,195 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,875 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 85,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 85,202 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 84,424 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 83,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 83,920 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 83,877 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 83,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in rear cross member

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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MBA 67V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MBA 67V, 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 MBA 67V registered?

MBA 67V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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