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NHO 881T

1979 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,117 mi
Last recorded49,117 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHO 881T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 49,117 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 49,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheels has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 48,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 48,808 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure both rear (2.4.B.7b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,752 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s beam pattern weak.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s beam pattern weak.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,684 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,197 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2010 48,197 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,109 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,970 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,702 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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NHO 881T is a 1979 MG B GT in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NHO 881T, 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 NHO 881T registered?

NHO 881T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 3 January 1979.

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