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MDF 633V

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,922 mi
Last recorded18,922 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDF 633V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 18,922 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 18,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 18,906 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front tyre valves slightly perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 18,888 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 18,859 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 18,859 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 18,649 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 18,496 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 18,496 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 18,363 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 18,363 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 18,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 17,834 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 17,438 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,127 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 13,320 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,594 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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MDF 633V is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDF 633V, 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 MDF 633V registered?

MDF 633V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is MDF 633V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDF 633V shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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