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OCX 539T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,025 mi
Last recorded98,025 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCX 539T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 98,025 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,895 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 97,684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 97,274 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 96,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,594 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,537 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 96,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,888 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 95,591 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,565 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,315 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,774 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 92,258 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 91,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s rack end has slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2010 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s rack end has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,714 miles

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

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

offside rear back plate has slight misting of oil

Pass 28 May 2008 89,554 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 89,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 87,085 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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OCX 539T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 OCX 539T, 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 OCX 539T?

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What year was OCX 539T registered?

OCX 539T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is OCX 539T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCX 539T shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OCX 539T have outstanding finance?

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