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NHG 246T

1979 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,806 mi
Last recorded6,806 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHG 246T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 6,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 6,682 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 6,488 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 6,488 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 4,682 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NHG 246T is a 1979 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NHG 246T, 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 NHG 246T registered?

NHG 246T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is NHG 246T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHG 246T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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