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NFR 31T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,918 mi
Last recorded15,918 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFR 31T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 15,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,649 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 14,136 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 12,309 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,767 miles

brake pipes , exhaust , shock absorbers

engine mountings

Pass 29 Mar 2011 8,628 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 8,605 miles

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

o/s jacking point corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2010 5,352 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 5,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 6,665 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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NFR 31T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 NFR 31T, 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 NFR 31T?

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What year was NFR 31T registered?

NFR 31T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is NFR 31T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFR 31T 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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