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NHG 936T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,883 mi
Last recorded88,883 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHG 936T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 88,883 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 88,652 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,243 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,235 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 88,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,047 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 88,047 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 87,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 86,698 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 86,697 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 86,088 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 86,088 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 85,667 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

D/S/F OUTER SILL HOLED + CORRODED MORE THAN 30cm FROM SUSPENSION, BRAKE OR STEERING MOUNTING AREA

EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS PERISHED

FLOOR + N/S SILL CORRODED

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION STOPS PERISHED

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

SUSPENSION CORRODED

WIRES IN ENGINE BAY FOULING STEERING SHAFT

Fail 30 May 2008 85,667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

D/S/F OUTER SILL HOLED + CORRODED MORE THAN 30cm FROM SUSPENSION, BRAKE OR STEERING MOUNTING AREA

EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS PERISHED

FLOOR + N/S SILL CORRODED

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION STOPS PERISHED

SUSPENSION CORRODED

WIRES IN ENGINE BAY FOULING STEERING SHAFT

Pass 11 May 2006 85,537 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 85,537 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 936T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 936T, 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 936T registered?

NHG 936T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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